Kazakhstan to launch mobile-free calling technology
Kazakhstan plans to roll out Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) technology nationwide in 2026, enabling users to make and receive voice calls over any available Wi-Fi network, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The introduction of this technology is expected to eliminate so-called “white spots” - areas with poor mobile coverage inside residential and office buildings, representatives of mobile operators said at a Government's meeting.
“VoWiFi technology enables users to make voice calls over Wi-Fi. We successfully completed a pilot project among our employees, and next year the technology will be rolled out for public use,” said Evgeniy Nastradin, Executive Director of Kar-Tel LLP.
According to industry experts, the problem of “white spots” persists despite 99% 4G coverage nationwide. The main reasons are dense urban development, where new buildings obstruct cellular signals, and the frequent removal of existing base stations.
As reported earlier, Kazakhstan is set to roll out AI-based system to monitor public spaces.