Russia launches first ultra-fast 5G network

According to foreign media reports, Russian telecom operator MTS recently announced that some of its customers will be able to access the company's first 5G network in more than a dozen areas around the Russian capital.

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The ultra-fast network will cover Moscow's popular attractions such as Gorky Park, the area around Moscow State University, and the Moscow City International Business Center. According to MTS, 5G coverage includes a total of 14 areas and will be further expanded in the near future. A similar network covering about 10 areas will be launched in St. Petersburg this summer.

“After conducting numerous tests and trial versions in the 5G field, our company has launched the first fifth-generation network on a large-scale pilot in Russia, which can be used by thousands of our customers in real-life conditions,” MTS President Alexey Kornya said, according to media reports.

According to the IMT-2020, the peak rate of 5G is up to 20Gbps, and the experience rate can reach 1Gbps. This means that an average movie can be downloaded in less than a minute. MTS said that in addition to fast mobile Internet, future 5G networks will also help develop transportation systems and improve urban safety.

However, not all MTS customers can try the 5G network. The operator plans to send invitations to some customers close to 5G areas.

Russia aims to become one of the world's leading 5G countries, hoping to launch ultra-high-speed networks in at least 10 major cities by 2024. According to the plan, 5 million people will be able to access the network by then. In less than 10 years, by 2030, more than a third of the Russian population is expected to use 5G, and the user base will increase tenfold to 50 million.