About company
Company history:
- 1997 – Bitel LLC was established.
- August 1, 1998 – the first call was made on Kyrgyzstan’s GSM network.
- 2001 – the MobiCard trademark was launched and later evolved into the Mobi brand.
- 2006 – Sky Mobile LLC began providing mobile communication services under the Bitel brand.
- 2009 – the company started operating under the unified international Beeline brand.
- 2010 – Sky Mobile LLC became part of VEON Ltd., an international telecommunications group.
- 2024 – VEON announced its intention to sell its stake in Beeline Kyrgyzstan as part of its strategy to simplify its corporate structure and focus on larger markets.
- 2025 – the transaction for the sale of a 100% stake in Sky Mobile LLC was completed. The buyer was Eldik Bank OJSC.
Key milestones in technological development
- In December 2010, Beeline became the first GSM operator in Kyrgyzstan to launch a third-generation (3G) network, which was expanded to all seven regions of the country by February 2012.
- In May 2016, the fourth-generation (4G) mobile network was launched across all regions of Kyrgyzstan.
- In 2018, Beeline introduced LTE-Advanced technology, doubling mobile internet speeds.
- In March 2024, Beeline Kyrgyzstan received the prestigious Ookla award, presented by the globally recognized leader in connectivity intelligence, for having the fastest 4G network in Kyrgyzstan.
- In 2024, the latest VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology was introduced, enabling voice calls and SMS services over the 4G/LTE network with instant call setup and crystal-clear voice quality.
Beeline and Eldik bank synergy
The partnership between Beeline and Eldik Bank lays the foundation for a national digital ecosystem that brings together telecommunications, finance, and technology to support the sustainable and inclusive development of Kyrgyzstan.
Together, we create new opportunities for customers, businesses, and society by making digital and financial services more accessible, convenient, and user-friendly for everyone.
