Coverage of 5G communication networks will be provided in the territory of the Russian Federation, where 60 percent of the Russian population lives. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. TASS.
“5G coverage will be provided in areas where 60 percent of the population lives,” he said.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the average mobile internet speed will be at least 125 Mbit/s.
He also noted that the orbital constellation of Russian satellites in geostationary orbits will be updated, 19 spacecraft will be created and launched into orbit.
In October, Dmitry Tur, Head of the Department of State Regulation of the Telecom Market of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation statedIt was stated that third generation (3G) mobile communication networks in Russia are planned to be closed by 2027. According to him, the State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) approved a plan for the future use of radio electronic equipment (RES). Previously, in the draft strategy for the development of the communication sector until 2035 it was said The use of 3G technology is planned to be completed in the 2023-2030 period.
Formerly in the State Duma offered Increase funding for the IT industry.