Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree launching a pilot project to deploy non-geostationary satellite systems aimed at expanding internet access in remote and hard-to-reach regions of the country, the Kyrgyz president’s official website reports.
The initiative, the first of its kind in Kyrgyzstan, will provide internet connectivity through non-geostationary satellite systems — a technology that can reach areas where conventional communication infrastructure remains unavailable or limited.
According to the presidential administration, the project is designed to accelerate the country’s digital development, close the digital divide, and create favorable conditions for introducing innovative telecommunication technologies.
“Access to high-quality internet, even in the most remote corners of the country, will open new opportunities for the development of education, healthcare, business, and public services, ultimately improving the quality of life for all citizens,” the statement from the press service said.
The pilot phase is scheduled to run from October 6, 2025, to October 5, 2026. All international satellite internet operators that meet the technical and regulatory requirements set by the presidential decree will be eligible to participate.
Citing Kyrgyz officials, Fergana news agency reports that this open approach will encourage fair competition, allow for testing of various technological solutions, identify technical and legal challenges, and lay the groundwork for future regulation of satellite internet in Kyrgyzstan.
Upon completion of the one-year pilot, government agencies will compile a comprehensive report summarizing the results and will submit recommendations to national authorities on how best to develop this emerging sector.
A non-geostationary satellite system (NGSO) uses satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) or medium Earth orbit (MEO) that constantly move across the sky relative to a fixed point on Earth, unlike stationary geostationary (GEO) satellites. These moving satellites enable global broadband services, improved communication speeds with lower latency, and coverage for mobile services. Because they are closer to Earth, more satellites are required to achieve continuous global coverage, forming large satellite constellations like those used by Starlink and OneWeb.
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