10 October 2023

Kcell has selected Ericsson as a 5G radio access network partner in a seven-year partnership aimed at accelerating Kazakhstan’s digital transformation and widespread adoption of 5G technology.

The partnership envisions a roadmap spanning 2023-2030, during which both companies will work in tandem to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and strengthen the country’s technology infrastructure.

Kcell will deploy Ericsson’s state-of-the-art 5G technology over at least 50% of Kazakhstan’s territory including Almaty, Shymkent, and several others, contributing to the growth of both urban and rural connectivity.

The 5G deployment of a single RAN approach involves the seamless integration of 5G into the existing 2G, 3G and 4G infrastructure, maximising the efficient use of network resources and simplifying the transition to the new technology.

“We are building a network of the future that will not only offer superior connectivity for Kcell customers but also deliver an innovation platform that can help to transform industries and pave the way to a more connected digital society, fostering economic growth and societal advancement,” said Andrea Missori, head of South East Mediterranean and Eurasia, Ericsson.