Leading telecommunication operators of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will cooperate within the framework of the TRANSCASPIAN Fiber Optic project. This became known during the CIS GCCM 2021 conference, which took place in Nur-Sultan. During the event, two memorandums were signed by the parties. One – between telecommunication operators of Transtelecom JSC, LLC Azertelecom and ELKAT LLC, representing, respectively, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan. Second Document – Between JSC “Transtelecom”, LLC “AZERTELECOM” and LLC “Telegraph 42 Management GmbH”, representing, respectively, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
According to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azertelecom Foad Allahverdieva, the implementation of the TRANSCASPIAN Fiber Optic project (TCFO) opens up new opportunities for the development of cooperation not only between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, but also between the countries of Central Asia. “We believe that in the light of the increase in Internet consumption worldwide, this large-scale digital project will contribute to the development of the telecommunications industry in the region, as well as expanding business between countries and companies,” said Fuad Allahverdiev.
“Transcaspian Fiber Optic is a grand project in the field of digital infrastructure. Today we see it as the only alternative to existing land routes. I am sure that we will be able to enter our partners from Azertelecom to a fundamentally new level of service provision, We will be able to provide long-awaited diversification of routes between Europe and Asia, “said TranStelecom Galikhan Muhamed-Rakhimov.
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Recall, Transcaspian Fiber Optic (TCFO) is a large-scale project on laying a fiber-optic communication line for the bottom of the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. It is a strategically important project for all countries of the region, which will satisfy the needs of transit between Europe and Asia. The gasket of such a main cable line by the company will form a digital silk path (Digital Silk Way) connecting Europe and Asia.
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Azertelecom LLC is a leading wholesale telecommunications operator in Azerbaijan. The company is part of the “Neqsol Holding” – an international group of companies operating in various fields and countries. Azertelecom connects Azerbaijan with an international Internet network and provides various advanced services to local and foreign companies in the telecommunications sector.
Transtelecom JSC is one of the largest telecom operators in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Specializes in the provision of a wide range of telecommunication services, digitalization and system integration in the field of IT, communications, automation and energy.