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Implementing
and Advancing
FWA in
Kazakhstan:
Strategy and
Yevgeniya Bekbulatova
Challenges Chief PR officer
Tele2 (Kazakhstan)
The 5G generation offers numerous transmit the radio beam from one
advantages over its predecessors. base station to another. Therefore, a Tele2/Altel is actively
However, possessing the tool is one clear disadvantage is the negative developing Fixed Wireless
thing; learning to profit from it is impact of climatic factors and terrain Access (FWA) technology,
another. Currently, mobile operators features on the signal. Nonetheless, providing broadband
face significant challenges in its implementation is easier than internet through wireless
monetizing 5G. laying wired networks.
networks. Given the
One of the few rapidly developing Analysts from the Speedtest specifics of Kazakhstan's
areas that allows for business Intelligence research division telecom industry, FWA has
scaling and generates revenue is emphasize that Kazakhstan already always been at the core of
FWA, which stands for Fixed Wireless has a significant customer base the company's business
Access, providing broadband through equipped with 5G-capable devices— model. With the advent
cellular networks. The dynamics of more than 53% of tests conducted of 5G and its expanding
development, growth in subscriber nationwide in the fourth quarter of
base, and revenue following 2023 were performed on devices coverage, FWA is emerging
the launch of FWA are highly supporting the fifth-generation as a vital alternative to
encouraging for cellular companies. network. Currently, Tele2/Altel is cable internet.
It is closely associated with the saturating the market not only with
development of the 5G standard. affordable 5G smartphones but also
Additionally, the rapid development with routers that support the new is emerging as a vital alternative to
of Mobile Broadband (MBB) is closely standard. cable internet.
linked to social and economic growth.
Thus, the Fixed-Wireless Access Tele2/Altel is actively developing Tele2/Altel sees significant potential
(FWA) technology can play a key role Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in FWA, particularly in areas where
in expanding internet usage. In turn, technology, providing broadband broadband penetration is below 50%.
telecom companies will implement internet through wireless networks. Considering the urban topography,
innovations, develop their business, Given the specifics of Kazakhstan's fiber-optic operators are hindered by
and increase profits. telecom industry, FWA has always high costs from fully expanding their
For the use of FWA technology, been at the core of the company's networks. However, consumers are
direct visibility and open spaces business model. With the advent of willing to invest in new technologies
are important for the equipment to 5G and its expanding coverage, FWA
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