Beeline Kazakhstan and ZTE have taken another step in transforming the country’s connectivity landscape through the launch of the Giga City 2.0 initiative. The collaboration builds on the earlier Giga City project from 2024 and aims to create a new generation of smart, green, and AI-enabled telecom infrastructure across Kazakhstan.
At the heart of this initiative is the introduction of ZTE’s Magic Pole, installed in the centre of Astana. It marks the first deployment of this smart infrastructure solution in Kazakhstan. Designed as a multifunctional unit, the Magic Pole integrates a mobile base station with street lighting, offering both enhanced network coverage and a platform for future smart city applications. Its compact and modern design allows it to blend into the urban environment while improving connectivity in dense city areas.
The Magic Pole reflects the growing trend of infrastructure convergence, where telecom functions are seamlessly embedded into existing urban structures. Instead of constructing traditional tower sites, operators can deploy these smart poles to provide 4G and 5G coverage while supporting IoT sensors, environmental monitoring, or even public Wi-Fi in the future. It’s an example of how telecommunications infrastructure can evolve to serve broader urban development goals.
Beyond city centres, Beeline and ZTE are also testing hybrid-powered sites along the Astana-Borovoe national highway. These autonomous towers operate completely off-grid using a combination of solar and wind power. The hybrid design provides reliable signal coverage even in areas without access to electricity, significantly reducing environmental impact and operational costs. This approach highlights how renewable energy and telecom infrastructure can work hand in hand to extend digital connectivity into remote regions.
The Giga City 2.0 programme also includes demonstrations of ZTE’s Qcell solution for improving indoor coverage. A pilot installation at the Mega Silk Way shopping mall showcased how the system eliminates indoor coverage gaps and delivers consistent high-speed connectivity for users in busy commercial spaces.
ZTE and Beeline’s efforts align with Kazakhstan’s national vision for digital transformation, which emphasises sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. From the Magic Pole in Astana to the off-grid sites along major highways, these projects showcase a model for how infrastructure modernisation can be both technologically advanced and environmentally conscious.
With initiatives like Giga City 2.0, Kazakhstan continues to position itself as a regional leader in smart and sustainable connectivity. For ZTE, the Magic Pole represents more than just a new product—it’s a glimpse into the future of how cities and operators can collaborate to build integrated, intelligent, and green digital ecosystems.
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