BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. U.S.-based satellite
internet provider Amazon Leo and Uzbekistan’s UZ-SAT joint venture
signed an agreement to introduce high-speed satellite internet
services across Uzbekistan.


This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital
Technologies of Uzbekistan.


The agreement was signed during the Tashkent International
Investment Forum, and is aimed at expanding internet access
throughout the country, particularly in remote and underserved
areas where conventional telecommunications infrastructure remains
limited or unavailable.


During the signing ceremony, the parties discussed key areas of
cooperation, as well as the organizational and technical mechanisms
needed to implement the project. They also reviewed prospects for
deploying Amazon Leo’s satellite communications technology in
Uzbekistan.


According to the companies, the service will provide high-speed,
low-latency broadband connectivity to users in both urban and rural
regions, helping to improve digital access and support the
country's broader digital transformation efforts.







"Amazon Leo is powered by a constellation of more than 3,000
satellites, connected by high-speed optical links and communicating
with a secure global network of gateway stations, fiber, and
internet connection points on the ground. Customers access the
network through compact user terminals designed for residential,
commercial, and enterprise applications." the statement said.


The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent
International Investment Forum, which is taking place in the Uzbek
capital from June 16 to 18 and serves as a platform for attracting
investment and advancing cooperation in sectors including digital
technologies and telecommunications.


The deal reflects Uzbekistan’s efforts to expand digital
connectivity beyond major cities and improve internet access in
rural and hard-to-reach areas. Satellite broadband services are
increasingly viewed as a complement to traditional
telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in regions where
deploying fiber-optic networks can be costly or technically
challenging. The agreement also aligns with the country's broader
strategy of accelerating digitalization, expanding digital
services, and attracting international technology companies to the
Uzbek market.