China Huawei tests 10G broadband network in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan International News Agency - Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is launching the first 10G broadband network pilot project, marking a new step in digital development. The project aims to test next-generation ultra-fast internet technology and lay the foundation for future large-scale promotion. Details are as follows, compiled by Kazinform:

Cooperation background: China-Central Asia Forum promotes digital cooperation

This pilot project was launched after an agreement was signed between the Astana City Government and "Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan Company" during the "China-Central Asia Industry Investment Cooperation Forum". As one of the key outcomes of the bilateral digital cooperation, the project plans to conduct on-site testing first in the capital.

When and where will the tests take place?

According to the Capital's Department of Digitalization and Public Services, the demonstration test of this project will be launched by the end of September this year, and it has now entered the preparation stage of equipment collection and transportation.

The specific location of the test is still being determined, but it is initially planned to be demonstrated at a branch of a bank in the capital, and the pilot area will be confirmed by the city government separately.

Who can participate in the test?

This test is open to the public. Citizens, representatives of government agencies, business people, and staff from the Telecommunications Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan and the city government will have the opportunity to experience the speed and stability of the 10G network first.

How to access the network?

Users will access the network through existing or upgraded infrastructure of local Internet service providers, without the need for additional registration or application.

However, the administration also emphasized that to fully utilize the performance of the 10G network, users need to be equipped with data transmission devices that support 10Gbps speed; otherwise, their own device's transmission capacity will limit them.

What equipment is needed to use the 10G network?

To smoothly access the 10G network, users need to prepare the following hardware:

Network interface card (NIC) supporting 10Gbps rate, such as:

TP-Link TX401

ASUS XG-C100C

Router supporting Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 standard

Compatible 10G notebook or desktop computer equipment (PCIe slot)

It is worth noting that most traditional devices come with network interfaces that only support up to 1Gbps speed. Even if they can access the 10G network, the final speed will still be limited by the hardware.

How long will the test last? What indicators will be evaluated?

The project test period will last up to 30 days, during which technical experts will focus on evaluating the following aspects:

Upload and download speed performance;

Stability of network connection;

Continuity and clarity of 4K and 8K video streaming, whether it can achieve no delay and no quality loss.

After the test: Will it be widely promoted?

If the test results show good network performance, major internet service providers, especially Beeline company, will promote this technology in stages over the next few years.

Beeline company has provided communication channels for the test project and expressed its technical preparedness and positive attitude towards future large-scale deployment.

Project funding source

All investments for this 10G internet pilot were made by Huawei company, and the Astana city government did not invest public budget, demonstrating the potential of public-private partnerships to drive digital infrastructure upgrades.

In summary, as the global digitalization process accelerates, 10G networks represent one of the key infrastructures for future urban development. As the political and innovation center of Kazakhstan, Astana's pilot project not only demonstrates the application prospects of new technologies, but also indicates the vast space of the future digital economy.

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