5G in Tele2 and Rostelecom

Main articles:

• 5G (fifth generation of mobile communications)
• Development of 5G networks in Russia
• T2 RTK Holding (formerly Tele2 Russia AB, Tele2)
• Rostelecom

2021

Results of technological development of the network: 5G launch in Kazan metro and 5G Ready equipment

On March 10, 2022, Tele2 summed up the results of its technological development for the previous year. The mobile operator announced the purchase of 35 thousand base stations, their total number increased by 18%. At the same time, the number of equipment with LTE support increased by 28%.

According to Tele2, all the stations that Tele2 has been installing on the network since 2019 are technically ready for the fifth generation standard. As part of the development of communication quality along the roads, the operator provided 100 percent coverage of the M-11 highway, building about 100 5G Ready base stations.

In 2021, Tele2 continued to develop 5G: the company launched a fifth-generation test network at a complex transport facility - at all stations of the Kazan Metro. Customers could test high-speed Internet by connecting directly to their device or via Wi-Fi. More details here.

Modernization of the 5G Ready network in St. Petersburg

On August 9, 2021, Tele2 announced that in six months it expanded its coverage area and increased the capacity of high-speed mobile Internet in the most traffic zones of St. Petersburg. The operator develops its network on the most up-to-date 5G Ready technology equipment, which allows us to provide customers with reliable and high-quality communication and be technologically ready to launch fifth-generation services.

The systematic modernization of Tele2 IT infrastructure in St. Petersburg allows, taking into account the increased traffic, to ensure a high level of communication quality for consumers. First of all, the renewal of network infrastructure affected densely populated areas of the city and suburbs.

In the 800 MHz range, in the six months of 2021, the operator increased the number of base stations in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region by 60%, which allowed the operator to achieve an average speed increase of 20%. Residents of large urban areas of St. Petersburg in the area of ​ ​ the Akademicheskaya, Civil Prospekt, Masculinity Square, Polytechnic, Moskovskaya, Bolshevikov Prospect, International, Black River, Volkovskaya, Proletarskaya, Lomonosovskaya, Kirovets and others were able to assess this quality and speed of the mobile boarding school.

The operator's technical specialists in the Leningrad Region fully provided 5G Ready with the M11 Neva highway connecting St. Petersburg with Moscow.

Шаблон:Quote 'author = said Sergey Sergeyev, technical director of the North-West macro-region Tele2.

In order for the operator's customers to quickly track improvements in the quality of communication, the company launched a site where changes in the network are noted.

Tele2 launched Russia's first test 5G network in the metro

In June 2021, Tele2 launched Russia's first test 5G network in the metro. It is available to all subscribers of the operator.

According to To Interfax Tele2, the 5G pilot zone was deployed Kazan subway in using equipment Nokia operating in the millimeter range (24.25-29.5 GHz), it will operate until the end of 2021. Maximum data rates reach 3.8 Gb/s.

Residents of Tatarstan can test the technology by connecting to the network directly or through Wi-Fi points. The 5G signal is available at all stations of the Kazan Metro, but the Kremlin station, next to which the main attractions of Kazan are concentrated, has become the central platform for residents to get acquainted with the technology. At the central metro station, the 5G network operates not only on the platform, but also on input groups. To connect, you only need to select the "Tele2WiFi5G" network in the Wi-Fi access settings.

It is extremely important for us to test the technology on real subscriber devices on test sites. The metro is an ideal environment for this also because 5G research underground does not interfere with other networks, "said Alexey Telkov, Deputy General Director for Technical Infrastructure of Tele2.

According to him, the authorities of Tatarstan assisted in the implementation of a complex project. Such examples of business and state interaction bring the launch of 5G in Russia closer, he added.^[1]

The company emphasized that throughout the operation of the test network Tele2 and Nokia plan to test a number of new services based on 5G - to ensure the safety of the transport facility, monitor the epidemiological situation and entertainment services based on virtual and augmented reality technologies.

Tele2 buys 50 thousand 5G-supporting Ericsson base stations

On May 19, 2021, Tele2 announced the purchase of 50 thousand Ericsson base stations supporting 5G networks. Tele2 will install this equipment in 27 regions of Russia, including the Moscow and Leningrad regions. More details here.

FAS allowed Rostelecom, MegaFon and VimpelCom to build 5G networks together

On May 4, 2021, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of FAS Russia announced that it had approved an agreement on joint construction 5G networks by the companies "," "Rostelecom and". " VimpelComMegaFon Under the terms of the contract, these telecom operators will have to ensure equal access to radio frequencies for all market participants. More. here

5G testing with the participation of FreshTel in the Moscow and Kazan metro

March 9, 2021 it became known about the upcoming testing of 5G networks in the Moscow and Kazan metro. Rostelecom has submitted an application to the State Commission on Radio Frequencies (GKRCH). More details here.

2020

Tele2 launched international 5G roaming in Switzerland

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, announced on August 17, 2020 that it had launched an international one 5G-roaming on the Sunrise network in. Switzerland Partner Tele2 has already deployed commercial 5G networks in 554 settlements of the country, making the technology available to ordinary users. Now Tele2 subscribers whose devices support this technology will register automatically in the network.

International 5G roaming became available to Tele2 customers in Switzerland, with which flights resumed on August 15. The technology can be independently tested by owners of Samsung devices on a full-fledged fifth-generation network. 5G Sunrise commercial services in June 2020 were launched in 554 cities of Switzerland. To operate the technology, the operator uses frequencies of 700 MHz, 1400 MHz and a range of 3.4-3.8 GHz, which is optimal for deploying fifth-generation networks. To connect to 5G Sunrise services, subscribers do not need to change the settings of the smartphone - registration on the network is automatic.

Tele2's partner in international roaming - operator Sunrise - focuses on providing mass users with 5G technology capabilities - super speed, minimal response and capacity. A short response gives instant access to the content of operationally demanding applications, super-speed allows you to download films in a few seconds, and capacity - to use video streaming services in parallel to several subscribers. Swiss subscribers connect to 5G networks instead of home Internet and use this technology, for example, for cloudgaming - 5G allows you to play complex games of the AAA class from a smartphone. Now all these features are available to Tele2 subscribers while in Switzerland.

5G technology in international roaming Tele2 is available on the following devices: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy.

"The 5G network in Switzerland operates in more than half a thousand settlements and, paradoxically, is sometimes the only opportunity for access to high-speed Internet. We often have to answer the question of what technology gives to ordinary users. The launch of international 5G roaming will allow Tele2 subscribers to test the standard outside test zones, on a real-world network. European colleagues have made the technology so affordable that its use is not much different from the usual generations of communication: only a couple of clicks a user can choose a tariff for 5G on the site, and at the same time purchase a device with technology support, "said Oleg Reshetin, director of strategic development of the Tele2 product portfolio.

Tele2 tested in the mode of live broadcasting the 5G network in the mm range in Moscow

On April 22, 2020, it became known that the Tele2 operator organized a live broadcast on 5G networks in the mm range in the urban environment. The technoblogger aired from the Sony Xperia 5G smartphone, moving along Tverskaya Street and Theater Square. The live broadcast showed the work of 5G when moving the user in conditions of dense urban development. The company believes that the millimeter range (27 GHz) can be considered as an addition to the 3.4-3.8 GHz frequency band - the main condition for the successful deployment of 5G networks in Russia.

Testing became possible thanks to the outdoor coverage of the Tele2 5G network, which covers Tverskaya Street - from the Kremlin to the Garden Ring. The pilot zone is supervised by the DIT of Moscow, which, together with the operator, is exploring the possibilities of the latest technology for the capital's infrastructure and improving the quality of life of Muscovites.

During the tests, Sony's mobile terminal based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 modem ensured a stable connection. Thus, in places of mass accumulation of subscribers, the millimeter range can be an addition to the "low-frequency" range of 3.4-3.8 GHz, without which wide coverage of the 5G network is impossible.

Tele2 showed a real consumer scenario. In the future, it will allow smartphone owners in mobility conditions - on the go, sitting in a taxi or public transport - to use the Internet at ultra-high speeds and with a minimum delay. This opens up opportunities for the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies and eSports games. Previously, 5G tests took place in conditions close to laboratory ones: in closed rooms, in conditions of limited mobility, at the minimum distance of the smartphone from the base station. Tele2 launched a 5G pilot zone based on Ericsson equipment on August 8, 2019. In addition to continuous outdoor coverage, the company provided indoor coverage in the flagship salon on Tverskaya Street, 25/9. The 5G test zone is started in the 27 GHz band in NSA mode using the Band7 LTE anchor band (2600MHz). NSA mode allows 5G to be deployed on LTE networks and simplifies the implementation of the standard in the initial phase.

2019

Tele2 launched the "City of the Future" with 5G on Tverskaya

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, announced on November 21, 2019 the launch of the City of the Future zone at 5G Hub in the flagship salon on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow. Using virtual reality technologies, the operator shows how the 5G standard will change the urban environment and make life in the metropolis more comfortable. Visitors to the zone will see how fifth-generation communications technologies transform transport, medicine and safety in the city.

To see virtual reality, you need to put a smartphone or tablet with pre-installed software on a marker located in the cabin. When you move the screen over a special label, "live" scenes will appear in front of the user's eyes. They will show a new Moscow after the commercial launch of 5G networks and the mass spread of technology.

The minimum data delay, high speeds and high capacity typical of 5G will facilitate the use of drones for security, emergency medical care and catering purposes. In virtual reality, deployed in the cabin on Tverskaya, the visitor will see how a drone policeman flies to the scene when pressing SOS on a smartphone and captures physical evidence. The coffeedron, on command, delivers a hot drink to the client from the nearest cafe, and the medical drone rushes to the aid of the victim, while calling an ambulance crew.

The City of the Future zone also demonstrates how 5G technology is reforming the field of public and personal transport. Virtual scenes will show how a smart stop interacts with a user's smartphone. At his request, she will report on the best route and arrival of transport, help to order a taxi, and at the same time inform the city resident about the most interesting services for him. Stopping from the sleep mode goes into active only when the passenger approaches, which allows you to economically spend city resources.

Introduced in the 5G Hub "smart" crossing analyzes pedestrian and car traffic and helps build optimal traffic control modes to reduce traffic jams. "Zebra" appears on the roadway only at the time the pedestrian approaches, and the border between cars and the transition is indicated by laser rulers. As soon as a pedestrian crosses the roadway, the traffic light automatically switches to car mode.

It is expected that the launch of 5G will open up new opportunities for the use of unmanned vehicles, primarily urban equipment. The virtual reality scene shows a robotic snowplow that works with minimal inconvenience for urban transport and automatically stops in front of pedestrian crossings. Data from the ground infrastructure is sent in real time to robotic platforms and allows you to accurately manage technology.

When discussing the development prospects of 5G, the question often arises that technology will give ordinary users. Tele2 was the first in Russia to launch a 5G network in its pilot zone in the center of Moscow and continued to develop the project, explaining the advantages of technology to city residents. We created a working demozone on Tverskaya, where every passerby can feel the difference between 4G/5G and test specific consumer cases. Our 5G Hub is a live, evolving and constantly updated project, so we are opening the City of the Future zone. To imagine this new world, you don't need to turn on the imagination - it's enough to look at it through the smartphone screen, "said Alexei Telkov, Tele2 technical director.

Tele2 launches 5G cloud games

On October 9, 2019, Tele2 announced the launch of cloud games in the 5G pilot network. Users can try out cloud games at 5G Hub on Tverskaya Street in the center of Moscow. Cloud gaming on a 5G network achieves speeds above 1 Gb/s and delays up to 5 ms.

Tele2 shows the difference in the quality of gaming when connecting to 4G and 5G networks. To demonstrate, you have chosen an operationally demanding game on a cloud platform.

In cloud gaming, the user plays on his device, while the game starts on a remote server. Only the "picture" is transmitted to the user's device, and mouse movements, commands from the controller are sent to the server. The cloud service allows the gamer to play on a computer of any power, but the main condition for the quality of the game is fast Internet.

Testing cloud games in its pilot zone, Tele2 invites users to feel the difference when connecting the service to 4G and 5G. There are two installed on the territory of cloud games: laptop one of them is connected through - Wi-Firouter 5G to the fifth generation network, the second through a modem - to the 4G network. The game is displayed on screens, and the gamer can see the quality of gaming in various technologies.

In cloud games, not only speeds are important, but also minimal delay, since commands from the controller are transmitted to the remote server with the game. With cloud gaming, even on a high-quality 4G network, problems can arise - insufficient support for beautiful, but "heavy" graphics, management difficulties. 5G technology gives players advantages that are previously available only with cable connection and exceed its capabilities. This is video as 4K, short response and ultra-high speeds.

Шаблон:Quote 'author = noted Oleg Reshetin, Director of Strategic Development of the Tele2 product portfolio

Participation in frequency clearing for 5G

The Big Four of Russian mobile operators will clear frequencies for the development of fifth-generation (5G) networks in Russia. About this to journalists on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (WEF; September 4-6, 2019) said Rostelecom President Mikhail Oseevsky. More details here.

Tele2 invited users to test 5G in its pilot zone in Moscow

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, on September 4, 2019 announced a demonstration of real user and business scenarios for the use of 5G in its pilot zone in the center of Moscow. The company's flagship salon on Tverskaya Street, 25/9, turned into a 5G Hub during the operation of the fifth-generation test network.

Owners of 5G smartphones with millimeter-band support (28 GHz) can independently test devices in the pilot operator zone deployed from Ericsson on August 8, 2019 on Tverskaya Street - from the Kremlin to the Garden Ring. To find out whether the smartphone works at these frequencies, you should contact Tele2 support service or the flagship communication salon on Tverskaya Street. Tele2 specialists will help testers register a device in a 5G pilot network.

Using augmented reality (AR) technologies, Tele2 and Ericsson clearly explain how the 5G standard optimizes urban infrastructure, production, transport and agriculture. Sensor information is sent to the Internet of Things platform, from where it comes to the end user - to the tablet or to the city monitoring center. It is fifth-generation networks that guarantee high speed and minimal delay in transmission of all types of data. Directing the tablet to the objects of exposure, visitors to 5G Hub Tele2 see the implementation of business cases in augmented reality. On the basis of 5G, with the help of drones, you can monitor critical infrastructure, redirect traffic flows and online monitor the work of industrial mechanisms. Among the scenarios presented are product quality control, reclamation of parks and farmland, tracking of logistics and cargo safety.

Tele2 in game format demonstrates the difference between 5G 4G and in augmented reality. Two smartphone are connected to the - Wi-Fito the router 4G and Wi-Fi-terminal 5G WNC. Players fight virtual in ping-pong, using the usual instead of tennis rackets. smartphones Thus, the racket is the only physical object in this game, and the ball, table and net are elements of augmented reality. A 4G-based smartphone racket does not allow the player to show the same quick reaction as an athlete who has a low delay and high speed of 5G. The user case shows how the latest technology extends the capabilities of AR/. VR After the mass launch of 5G networks, users will be able to play from their smartphones own anywhere - this does not require either large areas or special equipment.

Tele2 shows 5G Hub visitors on Tverskaya a peak speed of about 2.1 Gbit/s and a minimum delay time of 9 ms. The results were achieved on an engineering smartphone on the Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform with support for the 28 GHz range.

The operator offers visitors to test 5G technology themselves. Owners of ordinary smartphones connect to the 5G network through portable WNC Wi-Fi routers. Thus, the advantages of technology can be appreciated by the owners of all modern smartphone models. Subsequently, Tele2 plans to make the WNC router available to buyers.

The engineering smartphone based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform and the WNC router are designed using the Snapdragon X50 5G Family modem. This series of multi-mode modems combines support for 5G/4G/3G/2G standards in one chip.

In addition to continuous outdoor coverage in the pilot zone, the company provided indoor coverage in the flagship salon on Tverskaya Street. The 5G test zone is started in the 28 GHz band in NSA mode using the Band7 LTE anchor band (2600MHz). NSA mode enables 5G deployment using LTE networks and simplifies implementation of the latest standard in the initial phase. Tele2 can conduct tests in dedicated frequencies until the end of July 2021.

Tele2 received a speed of 2.1 Gb/s on a subscriber unit in a 5G network

On August 26, 2019, Tele2 announced that it had reached a speed of 2.1 Gbit/s in Russia's first 5G pilot zone. The company tested the technology on a line of devices and developed real user scenarios that will make 5G speeds available to a regular customer. Peak speeds and minimum delay were obtained using a mobile test device based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform and WNC equipment.

According to the company, Tele2 tested subscriber equipment in the first 5G pilot network, which the operator launched on Tverskaya Street in Moscow together with Ericsson on August 8, 2019. When connected to a 28 GHz network, the subscriber unit showed a peak speed of about 2.1 Gbit/s and a minimum delay time of 9 ms. These technical parameters allow you to implement most user and industrial scenarios based on 5G technology.

Another scenario provides high-speed mobile broadband access to owners of ordinary ones. smartphones User devices connect to the 5G network through portable - Wi-Firouters WNC. Thus, the advantages of technology can be appreciated by the owners of all modern models. smartphones Subsequently, Tele2 plans to make the WNC router available to buyers.

The continuous outdoor coverage of the 5G Tele2 pilot network covers Tverskaya Street - from the Kremlin to the Garden Ring. Indoor coverage is also provided in the flagship salon Tele2 on the street. Tverskaya, d. 25/9. The 5G test zone is started in the 28 GHz band in NSA mode using the Band7 LTE anchor band (2600MHz). NSA mode allows 5G deployment in LTE networks and simplifies implementation of the standard in the initial phase. Tele2 can conduct tests in dedicated frequencies until the end of July 2021.

Tele2 and Ericsson launched a 5G pilot zone in central Moscow

On August 8, 2019, Tele2 announced that together with Ericsson they launched a 5G pilot zone in Russia in the center of Moscow. The companies deployed a continuous outdoor coverage of the experimental section of the network in the range of 28 GHz on Tverskaya Street. Pilot 5G zones in million-plus cities are created in accordance with the national program "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation."

5G networks will be actively involved in such areas as the Internet of Things, smart city, smart manufacturing, smart home and transport. The use of technology will contribute to the improvement of service levels and the development of services, including in the field of industrial automation, unmanned transport, remote medicine, virtual and augmented reality.

The 5G standard should become one of the supporting technologies in the digital economy. According to the Digital Economy program, by 2022 it is necessary to ensure the widespread commercial use of 5G in five cities with a population of 1 million people, and by 2024 in 15 million-plus cities.

Earlier, Tele2 entered into an agreement with the Moscow government on cooperation in the development of communications services and information and telecommunications technologies in the capital.

{{quote 'author = said Sergey Emdin, CEO of Tele2|Despite the fierce competition in mastering this technology, Ericsson and I are launching the 5G zone on our IT infrastructure. The current Tele2 network from the very beginning of work in Moscow is technologically ready for the future implementation of the fifth generation communication standard. This event means that the era of 5G in Russia has already arrived - from tests and laboratory tests we are moving to the operation of technology on a commercial network. In the near future, Muscovites themselves will be able to see what 5G will bring to everyday life, entertainment, and the development of a smart city. While maintaining the acceleration set by this project and supporting the regulator, we will be able to effectively implement the tasks of the Digital Economy program and promote the mass use of technology, }}

Ericsson is one of the leaders in 5G, and we are pleased to launch the 5G zone in Russia in Moscow. We continue to actively cooperate with Tele2 in the framework of a strategic partnership, the launch of the 5G zone in Moscow is an important stage of our cooperation. Being a 5G company with 16 commercial 5G networks on four continents - Ericsson is pleased to contribute to the digitalization of the Russian economy,

Tele2, Ericsson and Rostelecom will create a 5G zone in Moscow

Tele2, Ericsson and PJSC Rostelecom entered into an agreement on their intention to create a 5G test zone in Moscow in July-October 2019. Tests will be held on the Tele2 network in the 27 GHz range on Ericsson equipment using Rostelecom communication channels.

The corresponding agreement in June 2019 at SPIEF-2019 was signed by Tele2 CEO Sergey Emdin, Ericsson Executive Director Borye Ekholm and President of Rostelecom PJSC Mikhail Oseevsky.

The 5G pilot zone will be deployed on the Tele2 network in the 27 GHz range on ERS equipment with the implementation of 5G technology. Tele2 and Rostelecom have the necessary licenses and network infrastructure for conducting tests. In turn, Ericsson has a complete set of technical solutions for 5G networks, as well as expertise in their implementation and integration. Eight existing 5G networks have already been deployed on Ericsson equipment in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia.

The introduction of fifth-generation technologies will allow Tele2 to provide advanced mobile broadband data services based on such advantages as high speed and low latency. The use of 5G technologies will contribute to increasing the level of service and the development of new services, including in the field of industrial automation, unmanned transport, remote medicine, virtual and augmented reality.

5G call between Tele2 and Megafon

On June 5, 2019, Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, announced a 5G video call by a Tele2 subscriber. The call took place in St. Petersburg.

A video call in the 5G network took place between a Tele2 subscriber and a Megafon client at the A.S. Popov Communications Museum. Tele2 CEO Sergey Emdin called Frederick Vanoschuyze, Director of Technical Innovation and Infrastructure at Megafon.

The event confirmed the technical possibility of sharing the IT infrastructure of the 5G network between different operators. Tele2 believes that the model of a single infrastructure operator is the optimal scenario for the development of 5G technology in Russia. It will allow to build a full-fledged network in the territory of the Russian Federation, ensure non-discriminatory access of operators to infrastructure and reduce the cost of implementing this communication standard.

5G calls are the first case of practical application of technology in the country. They took place 28 years after the first cell phone call in Russia - also historical for the industry and also organized in the Northern capital with the participation of Nokia. In 1991, the mayor of St. Petersburg, Anatoly Sobchak, called his colleague in the United States. Communication was provided by Delta Telecom and worked on the basis of the NMT-450 standard. The Nokia Mobira MD59-NB2 weighed 3 kg, and a minute of conversation cost one dollar.

The introduction of 5G technology in Russia is accompanied by active debates of market players and searches for ways to develop the standard in Russia. Industry participants are unanimous that the launch of technology in Russia cannot be delayed. Experts promised that 2019 will be a turning point for the development of the standard around the world. Today's experiment proves that this year will be a landmark for Russia. All infrastructural difficulties are close to resolution - including through partnerships of strong players and the choice of a model for joint resource exploitation. We do not demonstrate abstract scenarios of the use of technology, but quite specific, everyday cases of its use. They work to improve customer experience and bring the real launch of technology in the country closer. We went from words to business and arranged a 5G call between the subscribers of the two operators, 'noted Sergey Emdin, CEO of Tele2 '

First 5G call of Rostelecom together with MegaFon and Nokia

On June 5, 2019, MegaFon announced that, together with Rostelecom and Nokia, they held an international video call in Russian 5G networks connecting the northern capital and Helsinki. More details here.

Start of work of the joint venture Rostelecom and Megafon

On February 28, 2019, the Russian provider of digital services and solutions of Rostelecom PJSC informed TAdviser about the start of joint activities with Megafon PJSC to develop fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications on the basis of a joint venture of New Digital Solutions LLC (formerly Digital for Business). As specified in Rostelecom, the partnership participants will own the joint venture in equal shares. And the company will be headed by a member of the board of directors of Rostelecom Vadim Semenov. More details here.

Tele2 and Huawei will cooperate in the development of the 5G standard

On February 26, 2019, Tele2 announced that it had entered into a partnership agreement with Huawei. The document identifies opportunities for strategic cooperation in the development of a 5G-oriented transport and backbone network.

The agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of 5G development was signed by Tele2 CEO Sergey Emdin and Zhao Lei, president of Huawei's operator business in Russia. The parties will interact in the study of the possibilities of implementing 5G technology on the Tele2 network. The agreements provide for the testing of high-speed ultra-wideband communication networks using Huawei expertise.

Taking an active part in discussions on ways to deploy 5G in Russia, Tele2 explores the potential of modern services, invests in technology testing and attracts strong partners to this process. Huawei has already deployed a number of 5G networks in different countries of the world in test mode, and the start of commercial use of the technology is scheduled for 2019.

The introduction of 5G technology in Russia is accompanied by active debates of market participants and searches for ways to develop the standard in Russia. Despite the unresolved regulatory and infrastructure issues, we understand how important it is to be technologically ready for the introduction of innovative services. Tele2 has been successfully testing 5G scenarios in various industries for several years. At this stage, it is important for us to enlist a partnership with Huawei, which has already introduced the 5G smartphone. We are confident that joint work in the field of application of the standard will help bring its commercial launch in Russia closer.

We are pleased to conclude a partnership with Tele2. Huawei helps operators create reliable networks aimed at the future, which brings the large-scale introduction of 5G closer. We are pleased to provide our Russian partners with our expertise and achievements that will accelerate digital transformation and bring the advent of the 5G era in Russia and around the world closer.

2018: MegaFon, Rostelecom and Rostec can create an infrastructure operator of 5G networks

November 20, 2018 it became known about the creation in Russia of a single infrastructure operator for the development of the 5G network. The joint project of Rostelecom, MegaFon and Rostec should reduce the cost of deploying a fifth-generation network, but there is a risk of limiting competition. More details here.

2017

Rostelecom, State Hermitage and Ericsson put into operation a pilot zone of the 5G network

State Hermitage, the company Rostelecom"" Ericsson and in May launched in the territory of the General Headquarters of the Hermitage the experimental zone of the experimental communication network of the fifth generation. 5G The launch ceremony was attended by the Director General of the Hermitage Mikhail Piotrovsky, the first vice president of Rostelecom Vladimir Kiriyenko and the president. Ericsson in Russia Tolstoy Sebastian

Rostelecom acts as the telecommunications operator of the project - the company provided the necessary radio frequencies and technological infrastructure for creating a 5G network. Ericsson provides the necessary set of 5G technical solutions, their implementation and integration, and the Hermitage provided a site for testing the network.

In the specially prepared exposition area in the Main Headquarters, they presented possible directions for using new generation networks in museum business.

One of the areas to be discussed and developed is the use of this technology in restoration. New opportunities were demonstrated by Igor Karlovich Malkiel, head of the Laboratory for the Scientific Restoration of Precious Metals of the State Hermitage. With the help of a distance-controlled roboruk, he cleared a modern copy of the sculpture from the Hermitage collection from the composition applied to it. Removal of surface contaminants is one of the most common restoration processes. The minimum delay in data transmission makes it possible to operate remotely at any distance in real time. Only 5G technologies can provide the required parameters.

On the basis of roboruk, it is possible to carry out not only remote restoration, but also remote training of restorers using special devices

Demonstration of the presented scenarios was carried out on the basis of the Rostelecom test network using the frequency range of 3500 MHz. To ensure the presence effect, in both cases a camera with a viewing angle of 360 degrees was used, and the 4K video stream it shot was transmitted to virtual reality glasses. As a result, the effect of being near an art object is created. Remote device management requires uninterrupted high-speed, high-quality data transmission and instant network response. Only 5G technologies can provide the required parameters.

5G pilot zone launch in Tatarstan

The experimental zone of the 5G communication network was launched in May in Innopolis in Tatarstan. The opening took place with the participation of the President of the Republic Rustam Minnikhanov and the head of Rostelecom Mikhail Oseevsky. The objectives of the project, covering the university and the technopark on the territory of Innopolis, will be to study the market for sought-after services in 5G networks, demonstrate commercial opportunities and find effective business solutions, Rostelecom said in a statement.

When creating a pilot zone, Huawei broadband wireless access equipment with 5G direction elements (Massive MIMO) was used. This technology allows you to increase the throughput of each cell by 4-5 times compared to LTE networks. In addition to Huawei, Rostelecom's partner in the project is the TransTeleCom operator.

The test-mode launch ceremony also demonstrated the technical capability to provide high data rates, throughput, and ultra-low latency. The show of the practical application of 5G equipment began with the broadcast of streaming video in resolution 4K and live broadcast from a 360-degree camera in a helmet. virtual reality Using Massive MIMO technology, data transfer rates above 2 Gb/s were achieved.

Launch of the first open pilot zone of the 5G network in Skolkovo

The Skolkovo, Rostelecom and Nokia Foundation on March 21, 2018 announced the launch of Russia's first open pilot zone of the next generation 5G network. It will operate on the territory of the Skolkovo Innovation Center. Companies and scientific teams engaged in the development of promising products used in 5G networks are invited to jointly test modern equipment and solutions on the site of the pilot zone.

Promising areas for 5G are industrial Internet, unmanned transport, video analytics, and a number of others. With the participation of Skolkovo startups, we are already preparing "pilots" on cartography for agriculture, on the protection of large construction sites using drones, solutions for the media industry (for example, to organize broadcasts in 360 degrees format). We are ready to provide companies that work in the field of using fifth-generation networks with the opportunity to test and apply their innovative developments directly at Skolkovo with the support of experts from Rostelecom and Nokia, "said Igor Drozdov, Chairman of the Board of the Skolkovo Foundation.

It is expected that the pilot zone will show the prospects of the latest 5G-based communication technologies for their further use in various sectors of the economy. Rostelecom will conduct a study on the possibility of using individual sections of radio frequency bands in the 3400-3800 MHz range.

As part of the test zone launch, the technical capability to provide high data rates, throughput, and ultra-short ping time was demonstrated through special tests. The practical application of next-generation communication network equipment for users was demonstrated on the screen of an ultra-high definition (4K) TV, high-quality content to which was transmitted using a 5G modem.

The application of the 1800 MHz and 3.5 GHz band aggregation solution implemented at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 user terminal showed the greatest efficiency in terms of data transfer rate and response time.

5G networks are the next evolutionary stage of previous technologies, which is designed to become one of the pillars in the digital economy. This technology will require an order of magnitude more base stations. It will be necessary to connect them to switching centers and to data centers for processing subscriber traffic, as well as fiber-optic networks with the functions of software-controlled networks. Rostelecom offers telecom operators to use the services of its ready-made developed infrastructure and will focus on its main customer business. The tasks of the open experimental zone are to study the technical features of the technology and, importantly, to develop scenarios for the infrastructure operator model and search for business solutions that will become growth drivers as 5G networks appear, "commented Mikhail Oseevsky, president of Rostelecom.

FSO may prevent the allocation of 5G communication bands for VimpelCom and Rostelecom

"" and VimpelCom structures Rostelecom"" may have difficulty obtaining frequencies for testing 5G due to a failure FSO to allocate bands in the bands 3400-3800 MHz. At the same time, the applications MTS of the National Research Institute of Technology and Communications (NSI NIITS), which requested frequencies in other bands, are planned to be fully approved. This can put operators in unequal conditions when testing speeds 5G writes in November. ""Kommersant

The State Commission on Radio Frequencies (GKRCH) plans to allocate to Vimpelkom a band of 25.25-29.5 GHz for an experimental 5G communication network in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Leningrad, Moscow and Samara regions, the Republic of Tatarstan, Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, follows from the preliminary draft decision of GKRch. The final decision will be made at a meeting on December 28. At the same time, the state commission plans to refuse the operator in frequencies of 3400-3800 MHz in the same regions. The FSO Special Connection opposed the allocation of frequencies in this range, it follows from the appendix to the documents.

Other companies had the same problems. GKRCH is ready to allocate radio frequency bands for testing 5G structures FreshTel (controlled by Rostelecom). Progress LLC, Orion LLC, Interproject LLC and Capital LLC, which claimed frequencies of 3400-3600 MHz and 3600-3800 MHz, will receive 3400-3440 MHz and 3545-3550 MHz Kazan in and (Innopolis Tatarstan),, and St. Petersburg Belgorod Ivanovskaya regions, and, Kaliningrad Moscow Svetlogorsk, ("Crocus Krasnogorsk Expo") and. " Skolkovo The commission plans to refuse companies to allocate frequencies of 3440-3545 MHz and 3550-3600 MHz - also because of the objections of the FSO Special Communications.

In addition, GKRCH plans to completely refuse LLC "Your Mobile Technologies" ("Tattelecom") in the radio frequency band 3400-3600 MHz for communication of the LTE/LTE-Advanced standard for research work in Kazan and Innopolis "on the basis of a negative conclusion" on the possibility of its allocation.

From the materials of the GKRCH it follows that the commission decided to fully approve the MTS application for frequencies 27.5-28.35 GHz to create fragments of experimental 5G networks in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don and Sochi. The State Commission also plans to approve the request of NIITS (part of the structures of businessman Vitaly Yusufov) for frequencies in the range of 24.25-27.5 GHz, 31.8-33.4 GHz, 40.5-42.5 GHz and 66-71 GHz for testing in Moscow. The general director of NIITS, Alexander Minov, told Kommersant that he was not yet familiar with the decision of the GKRCH, but noted: the institute expects to receive the requested frequencies that will allow testing 5G using domestic equipment. The MTS said that they are awaiting the decision of the GKRCH. "Already, MTS is multiplying network capacity and working closely with vendors," the company said. Recently, the operator entered into an agreement with Ericsson, which in 2017-2020 will supply MTS with equipment and software for the 5G network for more than €400 million.

VimpelCom does not comment on the draft decisions that are submitted for consideration by the GKRCH, noting only that "they are fully ready to test 5G in promising frequency ranges." Rostelecom reported that they expect to receive the amount of radio frequency resource that is necessary for the deployment of experimental 5G zones in Innopolis, Skolkovo and the Hermitage. "We propose to wait for the official decision of the GKRCH. All our previously stated plans remain in force, "the operator's press service said. According to a Kommersant source close to the company's management, the operator still expects to receive at least 45 MHz of continuous frequency bands in those bands for which the GKRCH project provides a negative solution, as well as in the bands 3600-3800 MHz. According to him, after testing 5G in 2018, Rostelecom plans to secure the allocated frequencies. Another Kommersant source in the company clarifies that, perhaps, not all companies included in the FreshTel will receive the declared frequencies. In addition to Rostelecom, Tattelecom , Huawei and the Ministry of Informatization and Communications of Tatarstan participate in the project to deploy 5G in Innopolis. Tattelecom did not respond to a request from Kommersant. Earlier, MegaFon was the first to receive 5G testing frequencies. In July, the GKRCH allocated the company a resource in the ranges of 3.4-3.8 GHz and 24.25-29.5 GHz.

It is important for operators to get the maximum necessary frequencies to demonstrate high speeds of 5G, in another way it seems difficult to show the capabilities of 5G, states Georgy Muratov, a leading expert on 5G Ericsson in Russia. "When obtaining narrower or interrupted lanes, operators fall into an unequal position compared to those who received wider and more continuous lanes," he explains. But the decision of the GKRCH may depend on which frequency bands are already occupied in specific territories by other users, for example, satellite systems or military services, Mr. Muratov adds.

MegaFon and Rostelecom will jointly develop 5G networks

In November 2017, the telecommunications companies MegaFon and Rostelecom signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of 5G networks. According to companies, this will reduce the cost of building such networks.

In the framework of cooperation, MegaFon and Rostelecom intend to develop optimal scenarios for the introduction of fifth-generation networks based on international experience, taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian mobile market. Companies do not exclude the possibility of creating a joint venture, which will act as a single infrastructure operator for the construction of networks and the provision of 5G communication services.

MegaFon and Rostelecom also plan to create a working group that will offer options for deploying 5G networks in the ranges of 3.4-3.6 GHz and 26 GHz, including taking into account the government program Digital Economy of the Russian Federation. Special attention is planned to be paid to the search and release of an available spectral resource for fifth-generation networks.

We are already successfully working with Rostelecom in the framework of the Information Infrastructure working group and see huge potential for further cooperation. I am sure that by joint efforts 5G can become the basis for technological development in a number of sectors of the digital economy, "said MegaFon CEO Sergei Soldatenkov.

For our company, one of the main emphasis of the Digital Economy program is to build the infrastructure necessary for its creation and operation. Obviously, 5G will become one of the supporting technologies in the digital economy, "said Rostelecom President Mikhail Oseevsky. - We believe that the creation of a full-fledged fifth-generation mobile network in Russia requires the joint efforts of market participants. Our partnership with MegaFon is designed to demonstrate the success of this approach when deploying 5G networks.

Both companies are actively involved in promoting the 5G communication standard together with international equipment manufacturers. So, for example, MegaFon is working on the implementation of 5G technology as part of its membership in the international organization of mobile operators GSMA. The operator has already received the frequency range of 3400-3800 MHz and 25250-29500 MHz to build 5G test zones in the framework of the 2018 World Cup.

Rostelecom, in turn, has the necessary network infrastructure, radio frequencies and experience in implementing the project. Earlier, the company signed agreements on the construction of 5G networks in Innopolis, the Skolkovo innovation center and the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Culture "State Hermitage."

Agreement with Nokia on the creation of a pilot zone of the 5G network in Skolkovo

On October 17, 2017, an agreement was signed between Rostelecom Skolkovo Nokia Skolkovo Foundation and the creation of a pilot network zone 5G on the territory of the Skolkovo Innovation Center. The document was signed by the president of Rostelecom, Mikhail Oseevsky the president of the Skolkovo Foundation Victor Vekselberg and the vice president of Nokia in the Eastern region (Europe Demetrio Russo Demetrio Russo).

The parties agreed on a list of scenarios for the possible use of fifth-generation wireless technologies that can be implemented as part of the project. The implementation of these scenarios will demonstrate the capabilities of the latest communication technologies for their further use in various sectors of the economy.

According to Oseevsky, Rostelecom has the necessary network infrastructure and radio frequencies for the construction of an experimental 5G network zone in Skolkovo. Within the framework of the project, the operator will conduct a study on the possibility of using individual sections of radio frequency bands using promising technologies, including IMT systems, using LTE/LTE-Advanced electronic means.

I am convinced that the creation by our technological partners - Rostelecom and Nokia - of an experimental 5G network zone at Skolkovo will be a serious help in the work of our innovation center and at the same time, demonstrating the capabilities of the next generation of mobile communication technologies, will contribute to their early mass implementation, "said Viktor Vekselberg.

Peak 5G speeds are on the order of 20 Gb/s, which is enough to transmit hundreds of Ultra HD video streams with an 8K resolution in one cell. The first specifications of the 5G standard should be developed in 2018, and the first commercial 5G network can be deployed in 2019, Rostelecom noted.

Tele2 and Nokia tested 5G capabilities

Tele2 and Nokia tested fifth-generation mobile technologies. As explained in Tele2, the demonstration of the capabilities of fifth-generation mobile communication technology was carried out as part of a cooperation agreement signed in 2016. The parties agreed on the intensive development of 5G networks in order to solve problems related to the growing needs for data transmission services between people, devices and machines.

It is expected that 5G technology will contribute to the emergence of new applications and use cases, including in such areas as industrial automation, unmanned transport management, remote medicine, virtual entertainment. Each of these applications requires ultra-high rates and low signal transmission delay, the operator emphasized.

During the demonstration, Tele2 and Nokia presented various options for using fifth-generation technology. As a first scenario, the companies showed how 5G-based solutions can be used to unmanned car control and organize smart traffic in an urban environment.

When implementing the second scenario, the operation of the 5G-based video analytics complex was shown: the technology allows you to fully automate video surveillance and build intelligent perimeter security. At the same time, the system analyzes the trajectory of objects and, in case of detection of suspicious persons or objects, immediately notifies the operator. In addition, 5G-based solutions help track the unauthorized appearance of objects - forgotten or intentionally abandoned by violators - or their disappearance.

To conduct tests, the company used Nokia AirFrame equipment (Mobile Edge Computing solution) and AirScale, which operates in the 4.5 GHz range. Companies applied MIMO 8x8 technology using eight antennas at base and subscriber stations and provided multi-threaded video transmission. According to Tele2 estimates, this solution four times increases the data transfer rate compared to MIMO 2x2 technology in LTE networks .

"The deployment of 5G networks should be supported by the high readiness of new breakthrough services for commercial operation, for example, smart cities, unmanned vehicles, augmented reality and others. Despite the fact that the formation of a new 5G ecosystem will take time, technologically we must be ready to introduce innovative services, "said Ritvars Krievs, technical director of Tele2

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"We confirm our readiness to provide all possible support to Tele2 in the evolution to 5G networks, using the optimal transition scenario followed by the commercial implementation of 5G systems. We are planning further joint projects within the framework of our agreement in the field of 5G technologies, "said Demetrio Russo, vice president of Nokia in the Eastern European region

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Protocol of Intent for Construction of 5G Pilot Zone in Tatarstan

On May 25, 2017, a protocol of intent was signed in Kazan to jointly work out the issue of building a fifth-generation 5G mobile communication network pilot zone in Tatarstan. The document was signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Information and Communications Roman Shaikhutdinov, President of Rostelecom PJSC Mikhail Oseevsky and General Director of Tattelecom PJSC Shafigullin Lutfulla Nurislamovich.

The signing ceremony took place in the presence of the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, which indicates the support of the leadership of the republic for the introduction of the most advanced information and communication technologies on its territory.

According to the protocol, the parties plan to jointly develop a project for the construction of a pilot zone of the fifth generation 5G mobile communication network in Tatarstan, as well as solve the issues of providing resources for communication networks and radio frequency resource, obtaining all the necessary permits for the use of frequencies and equipment in the pilot zone. Within six months, the parties intend to agree on an action plan and the amount of investment.

2016: Nokia and Tele2 plan to jointly develop 5G networks

On September 5, 2016, Nokia and Tele2 announced plans to jointly develop high-speed ultra-wideband communication systems that increase the efficiency of using the spectrum for successful and trouble-free transmission of large amounts of data, in particular, high-definition video.

Nokia and Tele2 are exploring IoT applications for market segments such as network-enabled cars, utilities, smart city, healthcare and home systems.

The companies signed a cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the development of 5G mobile networks in order to most effectively solve the growing needs for data services between people, devices and machines. The companies plan to focus on radio access technologies and applications LTE-Advanced and 5G, as well as on finding ways to optimize the transmission of high-definition video and the opportunities to expand the automation of networks required for services, [[Internet of Things IoT, M2M (market)|Russia IoT]] and improve the quality of service for subscribers.

Under the agreement, Nokia and Tele2 will cooperate in the development of LTE-Advanced and 5G solutions that will allow the Tele2 operator to improve its network and prepare for the subsequent commercial operation of 5G systems. This work will involve testing high-speed communication networks required for traffic transmission through technologies:

• high-order multi-antenna systems (MIMO) and multicomponent carrier aggregation to optimize existing 4G radio interfaces and launch a new 5G radio interface to a new level of spectrum efficiency;

• a video broadcast and multicast service (eMBMS) and local Edge Video Orchestration for 4G and 5G networks, allowing simultaneous delivery of high-definition video in real time to an increasing number of people and devices;

• Dynamic Experience Management (DEM), combining network traffic optimization nokia.com radio access with built-in real-time analytics to automatically provide subscribers with the highest level of service based on their network profiles.

We expect 5G to become the main technology for fast mobile Internet by 2021. Cooperation with Nokia gives us the advantage of using technologies that maximize the benefits of high efficiency 5G systems. We will be able to offer services that provide an advantage over competitors and exceed the expectations of our subscribers. Ritvars Krievs, Tele2 Technical Director

Thanks to this agreement, we will be happy to continue our 13-year cooperation with Tele2 and will contribute to the technological development of the operator in anticipation of the upcoming 5G era. Nokia has already released a number of technological developments for use in 5G systems and is ready to help Tele2 make a smooth transition to new networks to meet the rapidly growing demand for data services and are among the first to take advantage of the new capabilities that 5G and IoT technologies open.

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