Russia's Largest Telecom Builds 5G Test Network Using China's Huawei Equipment

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Russia's largest mobile carrier, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), has established its first 5G test network in the Russian Far East based on equipment from Huawei, the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer.

According to TASS on the 5th, MTS set up the first 5G test network in the Russian Far East on the campus of Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok on the 2nd. MTS is the largest mobile carrier in Russia, holding over 30% of the mobile market share.

The 5G test network, installed in a specific building on the campus, uses Huawei equipment operating in the 4.9 GHz frequency band.

MTS and Far Eastern Federal University signed an agreement for the realization of related technologies during the 5G test network launch event.

Dmitry Zemtsov, Vice President in charge of development at Far Eastern Federal University, said, "This will serve as a stepping stone to overcome the technological limitations that were previously obstacles."

Last year, MTS established a 5G test network in the western region of Russia and signed a contract with Huawei to build 5G networks across the country.

Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs, also emphasized at the All-Russian Youth Education Forum held in August that "Russia will never follow the example of the United States," expressing willingness to cooperate with Huawei in the 5G sector.

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