The Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Media of the Russian Federation reported that the withdrawal of telecommunications companies Nokia (Finland) and Ericsson (Sweden) from the domestic market will not affect the quality of mobile communications. It gives information about TASS.
“There is no shortage of telecom equipment, the separation of companies will not affect the quality of communication,” the ministry said.
The Ministry of Digital Development added that operators will gradually switch to Russian equipment.
“The switching timing has been adjusted according to the current situation, providing operators with softer conditions for them to change their base stations,” the ministry said.
As the message suggests, Big Four operators (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, Tele2) have already signed contracts for the supply of base stations.
“The amount that the operators will allocate for the purchase of Russian equipment is more than 100 billion rubles. <…> Equipment deliveries will begin in 2025.”
In August, it was learned that Nokia finally had it. will leave from Russia.
Then the Russian market will leave Ericsson.