Kazakhstan to launch unified digital radio network for emergency services
Nationwide system to connect police, National Guard, and rescue teams on secure channels independent of internet and mobile networks
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is preparing to roll out a secure nationwide digital radio network that will, for the first time, link all emergency services on a single communication platform, officials have confirmed.
According to Silk Way TV, the initiative will integrate the channels of police, the National Guard, and rescue services into one scalable system. Authorities say the new platform is designed to improve the speed, quality, and coordination of responses to crises ranging from natural disasters to public safety incidents.
Unlike conventional systems, the network will operate independently of the internet and mobile operators, ensuring communication remains functional even during large-scale outages.
Thirteen regions of Kazakhstan have already been connected, and eight more base stations are scheduled for installation in the coming months.
“This is the first system of its kind in the Commonwealth of Independent States,” said Ruslan Seitov, chief specialist at the Ministry for Emergency Situations’ Department of Informatization, Digitalization, and Communication. “In the future, it will not only enhance responses to natural and man-made emergencies but also conserve radio frequency resources. Previously, each agency built its own network—integration eliminates duplication and saves costs.”
Kazakhstan’s geography makes rapid and coordinated emergency communication a critical challenge. The country spans vast steppes, deserts, and mountainous regions, where mobile coverage can be patchy and weather conditions can disrupt conventional communications.
By consolidating resources, authorities aim to strengthen disaster preparedness and support day-to-day operations across multiple agencies.
The system will also be available for routine use by government bodies outside of emergency scenarios, which officials say will further improve interagency cooperation and ensure the technology is tested regularly rather than only during crises.
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