OneWeb Kazakhstan

History

2021

Signing of the Protocol of Intent on Localization in Kazakhstan for the Production of Components for Satellites OneWeb

On November 10, 2021, OneWeb an international company announced the signing satellite communications on October 28 of the Protocol of Intent with Galam LLP on cooperation in the field of localization of the production of components for the second generation satellites of OneWeb in the Republic. Kazakhstan This initiative is one of the steps demonstrating the company's commitment to OneWeb Republic of Kazakhstan and the Central market as a Asia whole.

On October 28-29 the CEO of OneWeb Neil Masterson carried out in the capital of Kazakhstan public demonstration of services of broadband access Internet in by means of a low-orbit satellite system. During tests using, video conferencings streaming content cloudy and applications, the OneWeb network showed successful results with peak speeds in earth both the satellite and satellite-to-ground directions, as well as low signal delay. When working with local telecom operators, the OneWeb takes a client-oriented approach, adapting service packages to the needs of corporate state and corporate structures, as well as to connect remote rural settlements. This demonstration laid the foundation for the establishment of an Expert Centre on the Use of Low-Orbital Satellite Communication Systems in. CIS

Demonstration tests were carried out on equipment of OneWeb Kazakhstan Ltd., registered at the Astana International Financial Center with the support of JSC Republican Center for Space Communications and JSC Zhusan Mobile. This equipment is installed on the territory of the National Space Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is accompanied locally by Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary JSC of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

OneWeb plans to hold further demonstrations for potential distribution partners and corporate clients in its B2B demo zone located in the Tech Hub of the Astana International Financial Center in Nur-Sultan. Demonstrations will continue until the construction of the Central Asian technology hub of the OneWeb system is completed in the country. Upon completion of the construction of the hub, the OneWeb will present solutions for telecom operators of Kazakhstan, which will provide broadband access to the Internet not only state and business structures, but also remote rural settlements of the country.

OneWeb Director General Neil Masterson commented: "We are very pleased to cooperate with the Astana International Financial Center, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, and other local partners, as well as the opportunity to demonstrate a truly innovative, transforming information and communication industry satellite communication, which OneWeb is ready to provide in Kazakhstan. As part of our global vision to connect the world to high-performance satellite communications with low signal delay, OneWeb am pleased to take part in the implementation of the 4th national project of Kazakhstan aimed at digitalization and technological breakthrough. "

OneWeb created a "daughter" in Kazakhstan for state projects

In mid-April 2021, it became known about the creation of the company OneWeb Kazakhstan. This "daughter" will OneWeb be engaged in state projects in Kazakhstan.

According to ComNews, citing a representative of OneWeb, the private limited liability company OneWeb Kazakhstan is 100% owned by the British company Network Access Associates, which, in turn, is fully controlled by OneWeb. Whether Kazakh structures will enter the capital of OneWeb Kazakhstan over time is not specified.

The OneWeb added that Network Access Associates intends to work closely with enterprises of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, primarily with the Republican Center for Space Communications (RCC) JSC, as well as with local and regional telecom operators.

OneWeb formed a subsidiary in Kazakhstan for state projects

By mid-April 2021, who will become the CEO of the new company is not reported. As the representative of OneWeb noted, information about this will appear later. However, it is known that the board of directors of OneWeb Kazakhstan is formed from OneWeb managers.

It is noted that OneWeb 's subsidiary in Kazakhstan will contribute to the creation of a Center of Excellence in low Earth orbit in the country and will provide OneWeb services throughout Central Asia. The OneWeb strategy is to work with local telecom operators who know the market and customers.

On April 12, 2021, it became known that the OneWeb and the Government of Kazakhstan (with the participation of the RCC) plan to open the Central Asian Technical Center OneWeb, which will provide satellite Internet to the countries of Central Asia. It will consist of a center for the examination of the use of low-orbit satellite systems, as well as a ground station.^[1]

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