Tele2 invests 350 million rubles in the digital development of Chuvashia

2021: Cooperation Agreement to Improve Mobile Connectivity in the Region

Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Chuvash Republic have entered into a cooperation agreement until 2025. The parties intend to implement joint projects to increase the availability of mobile communications, digital services and services in the republic, Tele2 reported on September 22, 2021. Within five years, the company invests 350 million rubles.

Within the framework of the agreement, the parties are aimed at implementing the program. Digital Economy of the Russian Federation Tele2 is faced with the tasks of improving and expanding the coverage area of ​ ​ a high-tech network, increasing the availability of services. communications The document also provides for the possibility of deploying solutions in the region, IoT participating in projects to create Chuvash Republic networks/closed LTE5G circuits, launching virtual carriers and using technologies to big data analyze numbers, density and migration. population

Until the end of 2021, under the agreement, Tele2 will improve the quality of voice communication and mobile Internet in 16 economically significant territories of the Chuvash Republic, including in the Alatyr, Kanash, Morgaushsky, Sumerlinsky and Batyrevsky districts.

"The previous agreement was concluded before the start of Tele2 commercial operations in Chuvashia. His key task is to invest in the development of the fourth generation network. We fulfilled these obligations in full: the company provided high-quality LTE coverage and provided access to modern communication services to 98% of residents. In a rapidly changing world, projects are coming to the fore that will accelerate the digitalization of the region's economy. We have all the resources to become active participants in this process. At the same time, as a socially oriented operator, we will continue to work on the qualitative development of our network, "said Dmitry Lopatukhin, Deputy General Director for Operations and Regional Development Tele2.

"Mobile communication has long been a basic service for residents, businesses and authorities. We plan to continue cooperation with Tele2 in terms of providing high-quality communication to the regions of the republic, thereby moving towards eliminating digital inequality between large cities and small settlements. The systematic development of telecommunications infrastructure contributes to accelerating the pace of socio-economic development of Chuvashia, increasing its investment attractiveness and improving the quality of life of our citizens, "said Kristina Maynina, Minister of Digital Development, Information Policy and Mass Communications of the Chuvash Republic.