"As a citizen, I disapprove": Deputy Minister of Digital Development comments on the increase in communication tariffs.

In the corridors of the Senate, Askat Orazbek, Deputy Head of the MCRIAP, commented on the increase in communication and internet tariffs, stating that "as a person," he also finds it unsatisfactory, reports NUR.KZ correspondent.

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"I won't speak as a deputy minister; I'll speak as a person: I don't like how tariffs are increasing. As a citizen of this country, I don't like it."

I share some of the frustrations regarding the rise in tariffs, but as a deputy minister, I understand the operators' reasons. Hence, there is a somewhat ambiguous response." , - stated the Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry.

Let us remind you that earlier, the Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry discussed the potential increase in mobile internet prices.

The Ministry of Digital Development also addressed why Kazakhstan ranks below the 50th position in the national internet speed and quality rating.

Additionally, on January 21, Deputy Minister of Digital Development Askat Orazbek announced at a government briefing the possibility of another mobile operator entering the market. "(...) I want mobile operators to hear this now; we have prepared frequency bands for another operator - we will launch a fourth mobile operator into the market," he said.

However, the following day, the Ministry of Digital Development clarified its statement, saying that "the ministry is currently not considering specific plans for launching a new mobile operator." Today, Askat Orazbek stated that "if the three operators currently in operation compete effectively in the market, we do not see the need for additional competition."