Abstract:
Mobile operators support data transfer on 2G (GRPS, EDGE), 3G (EV-DO, HSPA)
networks. In some regions, data services are provided on WiMax networks. In 2012 ALTEL
launched 4GLTE data distribution network. GSM standard in Kazakhstan has started to decline in
mobile communication revenue since its first launch in 2013. By the end of 2015, they totaled 19%
to 249 bln. tenge. In February 2016, income from voice communications was less than the revenue
from Internet access services. Mobile communication in Kazakhstan is carried out in GSM (900,
1800) and UMTS (900, 2100) formats. In 2012 the mobile accessibility index was 120%. Mobile
accessibility in Kazakhstan in 2015 will increase by 185%, to 31 mln. SIM card is already
registered. More than 35% of these SIM cards (11 million) are Internet access. GSM and UMTS
mobile operators are: Kcell and Activ trademarks are owned by Kcell (GSM Kazakhstan OJSC
JSC Kazakhtelecom OJSC until 2012) (controlling interest is owned by TeliaSonera, acquired by
Kazakhtelecom JSC,% Scandinavian-Turkish holding of FinTur 47); Altel JSC (owned by
Kazakhtelecom JSC), ALTEL 4G GSM + LTE (the share of the company in the mobile market is
3.6% (December 2012). Altel JSC - First national mobile operator of the Republic of Kazakhstan
[1]."Kar-Tel" LLP (subsidiary of Russian holding Vympel-Communications) and "Beeline
Business" (previously K-Mobile)); Mobile Telecom-Service LLP (former Neo) with Tele2
trademark. Kcell (KCEL) is a mobile operator GSM900, GSM1800, UMTS / WCDMA (2100
MHz), LTE / 4G, LTE Advanced (700/800 MHz and 1700/1800 MHz). "Activ" and "Kcell"
brands. In 2018, KazakhTlecom acquired the shares.
