Uzbekistan and Amazon Kuiper Sign Agreement to Develop Satellite Internet

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American company Amazon Kuiper Commercial Services LLC, marking a new step in the country’s digital development. The agreement sets out plans for cooperation in the field of satellite internet and telecommunications infrastructure.

Both sides discussed the prospects of deploying high-speed internet services based on Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network, with the goal of expanding access to advanced digital solutions across Uzbekistan.

Amazon Kuiper, a subsidiary of Amazon established in 2019, is developing a satellite constellation designed to deliver reliable broadband connectivity to users around the world, particularly in areas with limited traditional internet access.

The partnership is expected to accelerate the rollout of modern communication technologies in Uzbekistan and strengthen the country’s integration into the global digital economy.

Kursiv also reports that Uzbekistan is approaching near-universal internet access, with 94.2% of the population connected as of early September.