The State Radio Frequency Commission (SCRF) has approved Russian telecom operators to use existing LTE frequencies to build 5G networks. report Digital Development Department.
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“Communications operators Beeline, Megafon, MTS and T2 will be able to deploy 5G networks within their existing radio frequency ranges previously allocated to the LTE (4G) standard and use foreign base stations installed on the network before September 1, 2026. This will enable us to quickly deploy fifth-generation networks.” a statement from the ministry stated.
It is reported that the four major telecom operators have each allocated 90 MHz in the 4630-4990 MHz range without the need for auctions, which will allow them to deploy high-performance networks and launch innovative services.
The Ministry of Digital Development stated that on a technology-neutral basis, 5G communication networks should appear in cities with a population of more than 1 million in the near future.
It is expected that by the end of 2028, 5G networks will start operating in the 4.63-4.99GHz frequency band in the most popular areas of Russian cities with a population of more than 1 million, and gradually expand coverage within three years.
The Ministry of Digital Development pointed out that the plan is to start a phased transition to domestic equipment in 2027 and is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2031. It is speculated that the Russian device will use the domestic encryption algorithm NEA 7 (“Grasshopper”), which is not currently supported by any foreign-made smartphones.
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