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Kyrgyzstan has launched a pilot project to test non-geostationary satellite systems, advancing its digital agenda and expanding high-speed internet access nationwide. The initiative, signed into law by President Sadyr Japarov, aims to close the digital divide and enable innovative telecom technologies.
Kyrgyzstan has imposed a one-year state monopoly on international internet traffic, transferring control to state telecom ElCat. The decree aims to improve digital infrastructure but lacks clarity. The move comes amid rising government control over media and online content in the country.