Kyrgyzstan Issues Over 500 Licenses for Communication Services
At least 341 communication operators have been registered in Kyrgyzstan as of December 31, 2024, who received 532 licenses for various types of activities, according to materials from the Service for Regulation and Supervision in the Communications Industry.
The largest number of licenses were issued to companies providing electrical communication services, with 157 licenses in total. This includes local, international, and long-distance telephone communications, with 15 licenses each. Additionally, licenses were also issued for telematic services (80), services for the distribution of television and radio programs (74), and mobile radiotelephone services (7).
In terms of licenses for specific uses, a total of 152 licenses were issued for the use of the radio frequency spectrum, 96 for data transmission, and 8 for electronic (virtual) casinos. Furthermore, two licenses were granted for the identification of international mobile device codes, which are necessary for monitoring the import and operation of equipment.
This information highlights the growing importance of communication services in Kyrgyzstan and the need for regulation and supervision to ensure that these services are provided efficiently and effectively.
