Uzbekistan is planning to link its digital infrastructure to a fiber-optic cable running along the Caspian Sea seabed from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, part of the broader Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Cable project . This connection aims to diversify Uzbekistan's internet routes, reducing reliance on Russian-controlled networks and enhancing secure, high-speed international communications . The project is considered strategically and economically important, supporting Uzbekistan's digital modernization and integration into the Middle Corridor trade network backed by the US and EU .
The trans-Caspian cable spans approximately 380 km between Sumgayit (Azerbaijan) and Aktau (Kazakhstan), with a planned capacity of up to 400 Tbit/s, enabling high-volume data transmission . Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 . Uzbekistan is engaging the Saudi-based company DataVolt to facilitate its connection to this international communications line, with potential partnerships involving major tech firms like Oracle and Amazon to expand the digital economy .
Connecting to this fiber-optic line will provide Uzbekistan with:
Uzbekistan is also strengthening its domestic fiber-optic capabilities. The Global Optical Communication Uzbekistan (GOC-UZ) joint venture, in collaboration with South Korean companies and Uzbektelecom, produces over 50,000 km of fiber-optic cables annually . This domestic production supports both internal network expansion and regional connectivity projects.
Uzbekistan's connection to the trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable represents a major step in modernizing its digital infrastructure, enhancing internet security, and integrating into international data networks. The project is expected to boost economic growth, support regional trade, and provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for both public and private sectors .
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