Freedom Telecom, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), has partnered with networking technology provider H3C to deploy an intelligent Wi-Fi platform across Kazakhstan as the telecom operator expands its digital infrastructure ambitions.
The deployment is part of Freedom Telecom’s efforts to move beyond traditional connectivity services and develop a broader digital ecosystem. The company currently operates more than 4,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots across 11 cities and plans to expand the network to 37,000 access points by 2030.
The expansion comes as demand for high-capacity wireless connectivity continues to grow across commercial, industrial, and public environments. Freedom Telecom said it required a network capable of supporting large numbers of simultaneous users while meeting local security and regulatory requirements.
To support the rollout, the company deployed its “Freedom Guest Wi-Fi” service using H3C’s Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure. The platform is designed to deliver speeds of up to 10 Gbps and uses Multi-Link Operation technology to distribute traffic across multiple frequency bands.
The companies said the technology helps reduce network congestion and maintain low-latency performance in high-density locations such as retail centres, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and educational campuses.
The network is managed through H3C’s AD Campus cloud platform, which provides centralized monitoring, policy management, and provisioning capabilities across Freedom Telecom’s footprint.
The deployment also incorporates a multilingual user portal and SMS-based authentication process to comply with Kazakhstan’s regulatory requirements for public network access.
According to the companies, the platform has already attracted more than 1,000 enterprise customers and supports over 200,000 monthly active users. More than 1,500 Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points have been deployed to date.
Freedom Telecom said the network is also being used as a foundation for data-driven services, including customer analytics, movement tracking, and AI-based insights. The company aims to leverage these capabilities to support businesses seeking to better understand customer behaviour and operational trends.
The project establishes a framework for future network expansion as Freedom Telecom works toward its long-term deployment targets.
The two companies said they also plan to explore additional areas of cooperation, including AI-driven networking, Intent-Based Networking (IBN), SD-WAN, managed security services, and enterprise LAN solutions.
