The main articles are:
- 5G (fifth generation mobile)
- Development of 5G networks in Russia
- T2 (T2 Mobile, T2 RTK Holding) formerly Tele2
- Rostelecom
2024
A cell tower was flooded in Bashkiria due to fears of the dangers of 5G
On October 10, 2024, it became known that in the village of Tashbulatovo, Abzelilovsky District, Republic of Bashkortostan, an act of vandalism occurred against a cell tower. Locals, fearing the harmful effects of 5G technology, dismantled the tower, which provided mobile communications within a radius of up to 35 kilometers.
According to CNews, the tower belonged to the Tele2 operator. Unknown persons unscrewed the fastening bolts at the base of the mast, which led to its fall. At the same time, the design touched the power line. The damage from the incident is estimated at ₽3 million. A criminal case has been opened on the fact of the incident.
Dinar Sharafutdinov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development of Public Administration of the Republic of Bashkortostan, noted that digitalization is actively developing in the region, but not all residents are ready for these changes. He stressed that when installing base stations, all the necessary norms are observed and permits are obtained.
This is not the first case of vandalism against communication facilities in this village. In 2021, residents of Tashbulatovo were already demolishing a cell tower using a tractor. Then the damage amounted to about ₽2 million. The main reason for such actions, local residents cite fears for their health and dissatisfaction with the fact that their opinion was not taken into account when installing the equipment.
The Minister of Digital Development of Bashkiria Gennady Razumikin previously reported on the problem of radiophobia among residents of the republic, which leads to cases of arson of equipment of cellular operators.
The problem of destroying communication towers due to fear of 5G technology is not limited to Bashkiria. Similar incidents occurred in other regions of Russia. For example, a resident of the Tver region cut down a cell tower located next to his house.[1]
Tele2 lost frequencies for conversion to 5G
On January 15, 2024, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation announced the decision of the State Commission on Radio Frequencies (GKRCH) on the allocation of frequency bands for organizing mobile communications in Russia. In accordance with the document, Tele2 has lost its frequency resource for conversion to 5G technology.
According to the Kommersant newspaper, we are talking about frequencies for fixed wireless access in Yekaterinburg: bands 24.549-25.249 GHz and 25.557-26.257 GHz. These are the ranges "that were allocated in Yekaterinburg for MDMS networks" (Marconi Digital Multipoint System). It is noted that the company no longer used these frequencies, and their withdrawal may be due to Ministry of Digital Development plans for conversion for the new 5G communication standard in large Russian cities.
The document SCRF says the following: "Refuse LLC T2 Mobile (OGRN 1137746610088) to extend the term of the decision of the State Committee for Radio Frequencies dated 27.09.2004 No. 04-02-05-265 on the basis of a negative conclusion on the possibility of allocating (extending the term of allocation) radio frequencies."
Market participants note that the license was not extended due to the fact that the considered strip is promising for 5G services, and Tele2 did not use it. In accordance with the roadmap Ministry of Digital Development frequency conversion for 5G should affect the bands 2.3-2.4 GHz, 4.8-4.99 GHz and 24-29 GHz, while the base frequency band for the development of 5G in Russia is 4.4-4.9 GHz. In most countries of the world, the main range for 5G adoption is the 3.4-3.8 GHz band. In other words, frequencies have been seized from Tele2, which are intended specifically for 5G in the Russian Federation.
 | Technically, any radio technology can work in 26 GHz bands. The range is now used by satellite communication systems, for example Starlink, it can also be used for radio relay lines, - said Aleksei Boyko, an analyst at the Telegram channel abloud62.[2] |  |
2021
Results of the technological development of the network: launch of 5G in the Kazan metro and 5G Ready equipment
On March 10, 2022, Tele2 summed up 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 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% coverage of the M-11 route, building about 100 5G Ready base stations.
In 2021, Tele2 continued to master 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. Read more here.
Modernization in St. Petersburg 5G Ready network
On August 9, 2021, the company Tele2 announced that it had expanded its coverage area in six months and increased the capacity of high-speed mobile in Internet the most traffic zones. St. Petersburg The operator develops its network on the most up-to-date Ready technological equipment 5G , which allows providing customers with reliable and high-quality communication and be technologically ready for the launch of fifth generation services.
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The systematic modernization of the IT infrastructure of Tele2 in St. Petersburg allows, taking into account the increased traffic, to ensure a high level of communication quality for consumers. The network infrastructure upgrade primarily affected densely populated areas of the city and suburbs.
In the 800 MHz range for 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%. Such quality and speed of the mobile boarding school were able to appreciate residents of large urban areas of St. Petersburg in the area of metro stations "Akademicheskaya," "Civil Avenue," "Ploshchad Courage," "Polytechnic," "Moskovskaya," "Prospect Bolsheviks," "International," "Chornaya Rechka," "Volkovskaya," "Proletarskaya," "Lomonosovskaya," "Rybatskoye," Kirovsky Zavod "and others.
Technical specialists of the operator in the Leningrad region fully provided 5G Ready communication with the Neva M11 route connecting St. Petersburg with Moscow.
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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 , he launched the first Russia test 5G network in the metro. It is available to all subscribers of the operator.
As Tele2 told Interfax, the 5G pilot zone has been deployed in the Kazan subway using Nokia equipment operating in the millimeter band (24.25-29.5 GHz), it will operate until the end of 2021. The maximum data transfer rate reaches 3.8 Gbps.
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 has become the central platform for acquaintance of residents with the technology, next to which the main attractions of Kazan are concentrated. At the central metro station, the 5G network runs not only on the platform, but also on the entrance 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 at test sites. The metro is an ideal environment for this also because the study of 5G underground does not interfere with other networks, "said Alexey Telkov, Deputy General Director for Technical Infrastructure at Tele2. | |
According to him, the authorities of Tatarstan assisted in the implementation of the most complex project. Such examples of business interaction states bring Russia 5G launch closer, he added.[3]
The company stressed 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 security of the transport facility, monitor the epidemiological situation and entertainment services based on virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Tele2 buys 50,000 5G-supporting Ericsson base stations
On May 19, 2021, T2 RTK Holding 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. Read more here.
FAS allowed Rostelecom, MegaFon and VimpelCom to build 5G networks together
On May 4, 2021, the Federal Antimonopoly Service () FAS of Russia announced that it had approved the agreement on joint construction 5G networks by the companies "," Rostelecom"" and VimpelCom"." MegaFon 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 FreshTel in Moscow and Kazan metro
On 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 for Radio Frequencies (GKRCH). Read more here.
2020
Tele2 launches international 5G roaming in Switzerland
Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, announced on August 17, 2020 that it had launched an international one - on the 5Groaming Sunrise network in. Switzerland Tele2 partner 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 automatically register on the network.
International 5G roaming has become available to Tele2 customers in Switzerland, flights with which resumed on August 15. The technology can be independently tested by owners of Samsung devices on a full-fledged fifth generation network. Commercial services 5G Sunrise in June 2020 earned in 554 cities in Switzerland. To operate the technology, the operator uses 700 MHz, 1400 MHz and a 3.4-3.8 GHz band, which is optimal for deploying fifth-generation networks. To connect to 5G Sunrise services, subscribers do not need to change their smartphone settings - registration on the network is automatic.
Tele2's international roaming partner, operator Sunrise, focuses on providing mass users with the capabilities of 5G technology - ultra-speed, minimal response and capacity. A short response gives instant access to the content of operationally demanding applications, extra 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 AAA games from a smartphone. Now all these features are available to Tele2 subscribers during their stay in Switzerland.
5G technology in Tele2 international roaming is available on the following devices: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 + 5G.
| | "The 5G network in Switzerland operates in more than half a thousand settlements and, paradoxically, is sometimes the only opportunity to access high-speed Internet. We often have to answer the question of what the technology gives ordinary users. The launch of international 5G roaming will allow Tele2 subscribers to test the standard outside test zones, on a really working network. European colleagues have made the technology so accessible that its use is not much different from the usual generations of communication: in just a couple of clicks, the 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 live broadcast mode 5G network in the mm-band in Moscow
On April 22, 2020, it became known that the Tele2 operator organized a live broadcast on the 5G network in the mm-band in the urban environment. The technoblogger broadcast from the Sony Xperia 5G smartphone, moving along Tverskaya Street and Teatralnaya Square. The live broadcast showed the operation of 5G when moving the user in conditions of dense urban development. The company believes that the millimeter band (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 5G network Tele2, which covers Tverskaya Street - from the Kremlin to the Garden Ring. The work of the pilot zone is supervised by DIT of Moscow, which, together with the operator, is exploring the possibilities of the latest technology for the infrastructure of the capital and improving the quality of life of Muscovites.
During the tests, Sony's mobile terminal based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip and Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 modem provided a stable connection. Thus, in places of mass accumulation of subscribers, the millimeter band can be in addition to the "low-frequency" range of 3.4-3.8 GHz, without which it is impossible to widely cover the 5G network.
Tele2 showed a real consumer scenario. In the future, it will allow smartphone owners to use the Internet at ultra-high speeds and with minimal delay in mobility - on the go, sitting in a taxi or public transport. This opens up opportunities for the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies and esports games. Previously, 5G tests were carried out in conditions close to laboratory conditions: indoors, in conditions of limited mobility, at a 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 solid outdoor coverage, the company provided indoor coverage in the flagship salon on 25/9 Tverskaya Street. The 5G test zone is launched in the 27 GHz band in NSA mode using the anchor band Band7 LTE (2600 MHz). NSA mode allows you to deploy 5G based on LTE networks and simplifies the implementation of the standard at the initial stage.
2019
Tele2 launched the "City of the Future" with 5G on Tverskaya
Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, on November 21, 2019 announced the launch of the City of the Future zone in the 5G Hub in the flagship salon on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow. With virtual reality technology, 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 fifth-generation communications technology transform transportation, medicine and security in the city.
To see virtual reality, you need to point a smartphone or tablet with pre-installed software at the marker placed in the cabin. When you point the screen at a special label in front of the user's eyes, "live" scenes will appear. They will show the new Moscow after the commercial launch of 5G networks and the massive spread of technology.
The minimum data latency, high speeds and high capacity specific to 5G will promote the use of drones for security, emergency medical care and catering purposes. In virtual reality deployed in the cabin on Tverskaya, a visitor will see a police drone fly to the scene when SOS is pressed on a smartphone and records material evidence. The caffedron, on command, delivers a hot drink to the client from a nearby cafe, and the medical drone rushes to the aid of the victim, while calling the ambulance team.
The City of the Future zone also demonstrates how 5G technology is reforming public and personal transport. Virtual scenes will show how the "smart" stop interacts with the user's smartphone. At his request, she will inform about the best route and arrival of transport, help order a taxi, and at the same time inform the city dweller about the most interesting services for him. Stopping from sleep mode goes into active mode only when the passenger approaches, which allows you to use the city's resources economically.
The "smart" transition presented in the 5G Hub analyzes pedestrian and car traffic and helps to build optimal traffic control modes to reduce traffic jams. "Zebra" appears on the roadway only when a pedestrian approaches, and the border between cars and the crossing is marked by laser rulers. As soon as a pedestrian crosses the roadway, the traffic light automatically switches to car mode.
The launch of 5G is expected to open up new opportunities for the use of unmanned vehicles, primarily urban technology. The virtual reality scene shows a robotic snowplow that works with minimal inconvenience to 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 control the equipment.
| | When discussing the prospects for the development of 5G, it often raises the question of what the 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 residents of the city. We have created a working demozone on Tverskaya, where each passer-by 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 do not need to turn on your imagination - just look at it through the smartphone screen, - said Alexey Telkov, technical director of Tele2. | |
Tele2 launched cloud games on 5G
October 9, 2019 Tele2 announced the launch cloudy of games on the pilot network. 5G Users can try out cloud games technology in the 5G Hub on Tverskaya Street in the center. During Moscow cloud gaming on 5G networks, speeds above 1 Gbps and latency up to 5ms are achieved.
Tele2 shows the difference in gaming quality when connected to 4G and 5G networks. An operationally demanding game on a cloud platform has been chosen for demonstration.
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 and commands from the controller arrive at 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. Two are installed on the territory of cloud games: laptop one of them is connected via - Wi-Firouter 5G to the fifth generation network, the second via 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 latency, since commands from the gamepad are transmitted to a remote server with the game. When playing the cloud, even on a high-quality 4G network, problems may arise - insufficient support for beautiful but "heavy" graphics, difficulties with management. 5G technology gives players advantages previously only available with cable connectivity and superior to its capabilities. This video is as a 4K, a short response and ultra-high speeds.
Participating 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. Read more here.
Tele2 invited users to test 5G in their pilot zone in Moscow
Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, on September 4, 2019 announced a demonstration of real user and business scenarios for 5G in its pilot zone in central 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 support for the millimeter band (28 GHz) can independently test devices in the pilot zone of the operator, deployed from Ericsson on August 8, 2019 on Tverskaya Street - from the Kremlin to the Garden Ring. To find out if the smartphone works at these frequencies, you should contact the Tele2 support service or the flagship communication salon on Tverskaya Street. Tele2 specialists will help testers register the device in a 5G pilot network.
With augmented reality (AR) technologies, Tele2 and Ericsson clearly explain how the 5G standard optimizes urban infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation and agriculture. Information from sensor sensors is transmitted to the Internet of Things platform, from where it comes to the end consumer - to the tablet or to the city monitoring center. It is fifth generation networks that guarantee high speed and minimal delay in the transmission of all types of data. By directing the tablet to the objects of exposition, visitors to 5G Hub Tele2 see the implementation of business cases in augmented reality. Based on 5G, drones can monitor critical infrastructure, redirect traffic flows and monitor the operation of industrial mechanisms online. Among the scenarios presented are product quality control, reclamation of parks and farmland, tracking logistics and the safety of goods.
Tele2 in game format demonstrates the difference between 5G 4G and augmented reality. Two smartphone are connected to - Wi-Fito the router 4G and WNC's 5G Wi-Fi terminal. Players fight virtual ping-pong using regular 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. The 4G-based smartphone racket does not allow the player to show the same quick reaction as an athlete who has low latency and high 5G speed available. The user case shows how the latest technology expands the capabilities of AR/. VR After the massive launch of 5G networks, users will be able to play from their own anywhere smartphones - this does not require large areas or special equipment.
Tele2 shows visitors to the 5G Hub on Tverskaya at a peak speed of about 2.1 Gbps and a minimum delay time of 9 ms. The results were achieved on an engineering smartphone based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile platform with support for the 28 GHz band.
The operator invites visitors to test 5G technology themselves. Owners of conventional smartphones connect to the 5G network via WNC portable Wi-Fi routers. Thus, the advantages of the 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 solid outdoor coverage in the pilot zone, the company provided indoor coverage in the flagship salon on Tverskaya Street. The 5G test zone is launched in the 28 GHz band in NSA mode using the anchor band Band7 LTE (2600 MHz). NSA mode allows you to deploy 5G using LTE networks and simplifies the implementation of the latest standard at the initial stage. Tele2 can conduct tests in the allocated frequencies until the end of July 2021.
Tele2 received a speed of 2.1 Gbps on a subscriber device in the 5G network
On August 26, 2019, Tele2 announced that it had reached a speed of 2.1 Gbps in Russia's first 5G pilot zone. The company tested the technology on a line of devices and developed real-world user scenarios that would make 5G speeds available to a regular customer. Peak speeds and minimum latency 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 the network in the 28 GHz band, the subscriber unit demonstrated a peak speed of about 2.1 Gbps and a minimum delay time of 9 ms. These technical parameters allow the implementation of most user and industrial scenarios based on 5G technology.
Another scenario provides high-speed mobile broadband to ordinary owners. smartphones User devices connect to the 5G network via portable - Wi-Firouters WNC. Thus, the advantages of the technology can be appreciated by the owners of all modern models. smartphones Subsequently, Tele2 plans to make the WNC router available to buyers.
Solid 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 launched in the 28 GHz band in NSA mode using the anchor band Band7 LTE (2600 MHz). NSA mode allows you to deploy 5G in LTE networks and simplifies the implementation of the standard at the initial stage. Tele2 can conduct tests in the allocated frequencies until the end of July 2021.
Tele2 and Ericsson launched a 5G pilot zone in the center of Moscow
On August 8, 2019, Tele2 announced that, together with Ericsson, it had launched a 5G pilot zone in Russia in the center of Moscow. The companies have deployed solid outdoor coverage of an experimental section of the network in the 28 GHz range on Tverskaya Street. Pilot 5G zones in cities with a population of one million are created in accordance with the national program "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation."
5G networks will be actively involved in areas such as the Internet of Things, smart city, smart manufacturing, smart home and transport. The use of the technology will contribute to improving the level of service and the development of services, including in the field of industrial automation, unmanned vehicles, remote medicine, virtual and augmented reality.
The 5G standard should become one of the core 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 or more, and by 2024 in 15 million-plus cities.
Earlier, Tele2 entered into an agreement with the Moscow government on cooperation in the development of communication services and information and telecommunication technologies in the capital.
{{quote 'author = said Sergei 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 its 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 come - from tests and laboratory tests, we are moving on to operating the technology on a commercial network. In the near future, Muscovites will be able to see for themselves what 5G will bring to everyday life, the sphere of entertainment, 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 Moscow in Russia. We continue to actively cooperate with Tele2 within the framework of a strategic partnership, the launch of the 5G zone in Moscow is an important stage of our cooperation. As 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 the PMEF-2019 was signed by Tele2 CEO Sergei Emdin, Ericsson CEO Borye Ekholm and Rostelecom PJSC President Mikhail Oseevsky.
The 5G pilot zone will be deployed on the Tele2 network in the 27 GHz band on ERS equipment with the implementation of 5G technology. Tele2 and Rostelecom have the necessary licenses and network infrastructure to conduct tests. In turn, Ericsson has a full range of technical solutions for 5G networks, as well as expertise on their implementation and integration. Eight operating 5G networks in,, and Australia have already USA To Europe Asia been deployed on Ericsson equipment.
The introduction of fifth-generation technologies will allow Tele2 to provide advanced mobile broadband services based on advantages such as high speed and low latency. The use of 5G technologies will contribute to improving the level of service and the development of new services, including in the field of industrial automation, unmanned vehicles, 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 client Megaphone"" communications at the A.S. Popov Museum. Tele2 Sergei Emdin CEO called Megafon's Director of Technical Innovation and Infrastructure. Fredericu Vanoschuyze
The event confirmed the technical possibility of sharing the IT infrastructure of the 5G network by 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 building a full-fledged network on the territory of the Russian Federation, ensuring non-discriminatory access for operators to infrastructure and reducing the cost of implementing this communication standard.
5G calls are the first case of practical application of the technology in the country. They took place 28 years after the first call in Russia by cell phone - also historic 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. The 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 significant for Russia. All infrastructure difficulties are close to resolution - including through partnerships of strong players and the choice of a model for joint resource exploitation. We demonstrate not abstract scenarios for the use of technology, but quite specific, everyday cases of its use. They work to improve the customer experience and bring the real launch of the technology in the country closer. We went from words to deeds and organized a 5G call between subscribers of two operators, 'noted Sergey Emdin, CEO of Tele2 '
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The 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. Read more here.
Start of work of the joint venture Rostelecom and Megafon
On February 28, 2019, the Russian provider of digital services and solutions PJSC Rostelecom informed TAdviser about the start of joint activities with PJSC Megafon to develop fifth-generation mobile communications (5G) based on the joint venture 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. Read more 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 Sergei Emdin and Zhao Lei, president of Huawei's carrier business in Russia. The parties will interact in the study of the possibilities of introducing 5G technology on the Tele2 network. The agreements provide for testing high-speed ultra-wideband communication networks using Huawei expertise.
Taking an active part in discussions about 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 around 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 unresolved regulatory and infrastructure issues, we understand the importance of being technologically ready to implement innovative services. Tele2 has been successfully testing 5G scenarios in various industries for several years. At this stage, it is important for us to secure 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 is helping operators build reliable networks aimed at the future, bringing large-scale 5G Huawei closer. We are pleased to provide Russian partners with our expert experience and developments that will accelerate digital transformation and bring the onset of the 5G era closer in Russia and around the world. | |
2018: MegaFon, Rostelecom and Rostec may create an infrastructure operator for 5G networks
On 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 the fifth generation network, but there is a risk of limiting competition. Read more here.
2017
Rostelecom, State Hermitage and Ericsson put into operation the experimental zone of the 5G network
The State Hermitage, Rostelecom and Ericsson launched in May on the territory of the General Staff of the Hermitage an experimental zone of the fifth generation 5G experimental communication network. The launch ceremony was attended by Hermitage Director General Mikhail Piotrovsky, Rostelecom First Vice President Vladimir Kiriyenko and Ericsson President in Russia Tolstoy Sebastian.
Rostelecom is the telecommunications operator of the project - the company has provided the necessary radio frequencies and technological infrastructure to create a 5G network. Ericsson provides the necessary set of 5G technical solutions, their implementation and integration, and the Hermitage has provided a platform for testing the network.
In a specially prepared exposition zone, the Main Headquarters 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 roborook controlled from a distance, he cleared the modern copy of the sculpture from the Hermitage collection from the composition applied to it. Removing surface contaminants is one of the most common restoration processes. The minimum delay in data transmission makes it possible to work remotely at any distance in real time. Only 5G technologies can provide the required parameters.
On the basis of roboruki, it is possible to carry out not only remote restoration, but also distance training of restorers using special devices
The presented scenarios were demonstrated on the basis of Rostelecom's test network using the 3500 MHz frequency range. To ensure the effect of presence in both cases, a 360-degree camera was used, and the 4K video stream it shot was transmitted to virtual reality glasses. As a result, the effect of being near the object of art is created. For remote control of devices, uninterrupted high-quality data transmission at high speeds and instant network response are required. Only 5G technologies can provide the required parameters.
Launch of the 5G pilot zone in Tatarstan
The pilot 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 tasks of the project, covering the university and the technopark on the territory of Innopolis, will be to study the market for demanded services in 5G networks, demonstrate commercial opportunities and search for effective business solutions, Rostelecom said in a statement.
When creating a test zone, Huawei broadband wireless access equipment with 5G direction elements (Massive MIMO) was used. This technology allows you to increase the bandwidth 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 launch ceremony in test mode also demonstrated the technical capability to provide high data rates, throughput and ultra-low latency. Showing the practical application of 5G equipment began with streaming video in 4K resolution and live from a 360-degree camera in a virtual reality helmet. Using Massive MIMO technology, data transfer rates in excess of 2 Gb/s were achieved.
Launch of the first open pilot zone of the 5G network in Skolkovo
The Skolkovo Foundation, Rostelecom and Nokia on March 21, 2018 announced the launch of the first open pilot zone of the next generation 5G network in Russia. It will function on the territory of the Skolkovo innovation center. Companies and research teams involved in the development of promising products used in 5G networks are invited to jointly test modern equipment and solutions on the site of the test zone.
| | Promising areas for 5G are industrial Internet, unmanned vehicles, video analytics, and a number of others. With the participation of Skolkovo startups, we are already preparing "pilots" for cartography for agriculture, for the protection of large construction sites using drones, solutions for the media industry (for example, for organizing broadcasts in 360 degrees). 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 for the latest 5G-based communication technologies for their further use in various sectors of the economy. Rostelecom will conduct a study of the possibility of using individual sections of radio frequency bands in the range of 3400-3800 MHz.
As part of the launch of the test zone, special tests demonstrated the technical feasibility of providing high data rates, throughput and ultra-fine ping time. The practical application of next-generation communication network equipment for users was demonstrated on an ultra-high definition (4K) TV screen, high-quality content to which was transmitted using a 5G modem.
The greatest efficiency in terms of data transfer rate and response time was shown by the use of a solution that provides for aggregation of frequency bands in the 1800 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands, implemented on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 subscriber terminal.
| | 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 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 client business. The tasks of the open pilot zone are to study the technical features of the technology and, importantly, to work out the scenarios of the infrastructure operator model and search for business solutions that will become growth drivers as 5G networks appear, - commented on the event Mikhail Oseevsky, President of Rostelecom. | |
FSO may prevent the allocation of 5G communication bands for VimpelCom and Rostelecom
VimpelCom and Rostelecom structures may have difficulties in obtaining frequencies for 5G testing due to the FSO's refusal to allocate bands in the 3400-3800 MHz bands. At the same time, the applications of MTS and the National Research Institute of Technology and Communications (NIITS), which requested frequencies in other bands, are planned to be fully approved. This can put operators in unequal conditions when testing 5G speeds writes Kommersant in November.
State Commission on Radio Frequencies (GKRCH) plans to allocate a 25.25-29.5 GHz band to VimpelCom for an experimental 5G communication network in, To Moscow,, and St. Petersburg Voronezh Leningrad Moscow Samara regions, the Republic, and Tatarstan the territories Krasnodar , Stavropol follows from the preliminary draft decision of the GKRCH (Kommersant has it). 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 3400-3800 MHz in the same regions. She opposed the allocation of frequencies in this range, it follows FSO Special Communications 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, Interproekt LLC and Stolitsa LLC, which claimed 3400-3600 MHz and 3600-3800 MHz frequencies, will receive 3400-3440 MHz and 3545-3550 MHz Kazan in both (Innopolis Tatarstan), and St. Petersburg Belgorod Ivanovskaya regions, and, Kaliningrad Moscow Svetlogorsk, (Crocus Krasnogorsk Expo) and in the center. " Skolkovo The Commission plans to refuse companies to allocate frequencies 3440-3545 MHz and 3550-3600 MHz - also due to objections from 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 LTE of the standard/LTE-Advanced for research work in Kazan and Innopolis "on the basis of a negative conclusion" about the possibility of its allocation.
It follows from the materials of the State Committee for Radio Broadcasting that the commission decided to fully approve the MTS application for frequencies of 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 tests in Moscow. NIITS General Director Alexander Minov told Kommersant that he was not yet familiar with the decision of the State Committee for Emergency Situations, but noted: the institute expects to receive the requested frequencies, which will allow testing 5G using domestic equipment. MTS said that they are awaiting the decision of the State Committee for Emergency Situations. "Already, MTS is improving the bandwidth of networks and working closely with vendors," the company noted. The operator recently 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 draft decisions that are submitted for consideration to the State Committee for Radio Broadcasting, noting only that "they are fully ready to test 5G in promising frequency bands." Rostelecom reported that they expect to receive the amount of radio frequency resource that is necessary for the deployment of 5G experimental zones in Innopolis, Skolkovo and the Hermitage. "We propose to wait for the official decision of the SCRC. 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 for a negative solution, as well as in bands 3600-3800 MHz. According to him, after testing 5G in 2018, Rostelecom plans to consolidate the allocated frequencies. Another Kommersant source at the company clarifies that perhaps not all companies included in FreshTel will receive the announced frequencies. In addition to Rostelecom, Tattelecom , Huawei and the Ministry of Informatization and Communications of Tatarstan are participating in the project to deploy 5G in Innopolis. Tattelecom did not respond to Kommersant's request. Earlier, MegaFon was the first to receive frequencies for 5G testing. In July, GKRCH allocated a resource to the company in the 3.4-3.8 GHz and 24.25-29.5 GHz bands.
It is important for operators to get the maximum necessary frequencies to demonstrate high 5G speeds, another way to show 5G capabilities seems difficult, says Georgy Muratov, leading expert on 5G Ericsson in Russia. "In obtaining narrower or interruptible bands, operators fall into an unequal position compared to those who received wider and more continuous bands," he explains. But the decision of the SCRF may depend on which frequency bands are already occupied in specific territories by other users, for example, satellite systems or military services, adds Mr. Muratov.
MegaFon and Rostelecom will jointly develop 5G networks
Telecommunications companies MegaFon and Rostelecom in November 2017 signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of 5G networks. According to the calculation of companies, this will reduce the cost of building such networks.
Within 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 communication market. The 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 3.4-3.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands, including taking into account the government's Digital Economy of the Russian Federation program. Special attention is planned to be paid to the search and release of available spectral resource for fifth generation networks.
| | We are already successfully working with Rostelecom within the framework of the Information Infrastructure working group and see great 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 Sergey Soldatenkov, CEO of MegaFon. | |
| | For our company, one of the main emphasis of the Digital Economy program is the construction of the infrastructure necessary for its creation and functioning. Obviously, 5G will become one of the key technologies in the digital economy, "said Mikhail Oseevsky, President of Rostelecom. - We believe that the creation of a full-fledged fifth generation mobile network in Russia requires combining the efforts of market participants. Our partnership with MegaFon is designed to demonstrate the success of this approach in deploying 5G generation networks. | |
Both companies are actively involved in promoting the 5G communication standard in conjunction with international equipment manufacturers. For example, MegaFon is working on the introduction of 5G technology as part of its membership in the international organization of mobile operators GSMA. The operator has already received a frequency range of 3400-3800 MHz and 25250-29500 MHz to build 5G test zones as part of the 2018 World Cup.
Rostelecom, in turn, has the necessary network infrastructure, radio frequencies and project experience. Earlier, the company signed agreements on the construction of 5G networks in Innopolis, the Skolkovo innovation center and the State Hermitage State Budgetary Cultural Institution.
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"," Nokia Skolkovo Foundation and on the creation of an experimental 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 Vostochnaya 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 within the framework 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 at Skolkovo. Within the framework of the project, the operator will conduct a study of the possibility of using certain sections of radio frequency bands using promising technologies, including IMT systems, using electronic means LTE of the/LTE-Advanced standard.
| | I am convinced that the creation by our technological partners - Rostelecom and Nokia - of an experimental 5G network zone in 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 technologies, will contribute to their early mass implementation, - said Viktor Vekselberg. | |
The peak speed of 5G will be about 20 Gbps, which is enough to transmit hundreds of Ultra HD video streams with 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 have tested fifth-generation mobile technologies. As explained in Tele2, the demonstration of the capabilities of the fifth generation mobile communications technology was carried out within the framework 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.
5G technology is expected to contribute to new applications and use cases, including in areas such as industrial automation, unmanned transport management, remote medicine, virtual entertainment. Each of these applications requires ultra-high speeds 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 for self-driving cars and organizing "smart" traffic in an urban environment.
When implementing the second scenario, the work of a 5G-based video analytics complex was shown: the technology allows you to fully automate video surveillance and build intelligent perimeter security. In this case, 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 left behind 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 band. The companies applied MIMO 8x8 technology using eight antennas at the base and subscriber stations and provided multi-stream video transmission. According to Tele2 estimates, this solution quadruples 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.
"We confirm our readiness to provide all possible support to Tele2 in the evolution to 5G networks, using the optimal transition scenario with the subsequent commercial implementation of 5G systems. We are planning further joint projects under our 5G technology agreement, "said Demetrio Russo, vice president of Nokia in the Eastern Europe region.
Protocol of intent for the construction of the 5G experimental zone in Tatarstan
On May 25, 2017, a protocol of intent was signed in Kazan to jointly work out the issue of building an experimental zone of the fifth generation 5G mobile communications network in Tatarstan. Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Informatization and Communications Roman Shaikhutdinov, President of PJSC Rostelecom Mikhail Oseevsky and General Director of PJSC Tattelecom Shafigullin Lutfulla Nurislamovich put their signatures in the document.
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 an experimental zone of the fifth generation 5G mobile communications network in Tatarstan, as well as solve the issues of providing resources for communication networks and radio frequency resources, obtaining all the necessary permits for the use of frequencies and equipment in the experimental zone. Within six months, the parties intend to agree on an action plan and the volume of investments.
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 to improve spectrum efficiency for successful and trouble-free transmission of large amounts of data, in particular, high-definition video.
Nokia and Tele2 are investigating IoT applications for market segments such as grid-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 address 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 high-definition video transmission and the possibilities to expand the automation of networks required for services, [[Internet of Things IoT, M2M Russia (market)|Internet of Things]] and improve the quality of service to subscribers.
Under the agreement, Nokia and Tele2 will interact on the development of LTE-Advanced and 5G solutions, which will allow Tele2 to improve its network and prepare for the subsequent commercial operation of 5G systems. This work will involve testing the 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 with a new level of spectrum efficiency;
- Video Broadcast and Multicast Service (eMBMS) and Edge Video Ordering for 4G and 5G networks, enabling simultaneous, real-time delivery of HD video 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 be the main technology for fast mobile internet by 2021. Partnering with Nokia gives us the benefit of using technology to maximize the benefit of the high efficiency of 5G systems. We will be able to offer services that provide an advantage over competitors and exceed the expectations of our subscribers. | |
| | Thanks to this agreement, we will gladly continue our 13-year cooperation with Tele2 and will contribute to the technological development of the operator on the eve 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 opportunities that 5G and IoT technologies bring. JP Takala, Vice President, Head of East Region at Nokia | |
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