Russian operators have not yet spoken about the folding of 3G, however, expect gradually to carry out refarming (replacement used radio on a selected radio frequencies). MTS since the beginning of 2019 beginning partially to translate 3G frequency range 2100 MHz for the LTE while in small and remote villages of some regions.
In “the Megaphone” refarming in the same frequency started at the beginning of 2020, but the company believes that to speak of complete closure of networks of the third generation before. “The network still employs millions of 3G devices, they account for a significant portion of voice traffic and data transfer, and we will continue to consider the interests of customers”, – says the press-service of the operator.
the communication Speed in the LTE format to 10 times faster than 3G. This not only improves the quality of video content, but also allows to expand the number of services and reduce their cost. But 3G technology appeared more than 15 years ago, and its coverage area is much wider. Installation of new equipment can take a long time.
VimpelCom (brand “Beeline”) predict that the transition from its 3G network to the LTE standard will take another 3-4 years. With this prediction agrees in Tele2. “To spend refarming, it is necessary to saturate the market with user equipment supporting LTE. While such devices belong to the category of premium smartphones. When they reach a high level, we will carry out refarming of frequency”, – told in the press service of the company.
the Use of a particular type of communication in Russia is entirely regulated by the market, explained in the Ministry of communications. Operators decide what type or where it is preferable to provide.
European operators refuse to 3G networks to the freed frequencies to develop the fifth generation touch. Depend on many sectors of the economy. So, the introduction of 5G in Russia will affect the development of unmanned vehicles, telemedicine, banking and even agriculture, says Roman Yakovlev, Director of the “Information infrastructure” of the organization “Digital economy”. After a few years it will be difficult to find a sector of the economy that are not affected 5G. Russia is technically ready to implement 5G: ready business and operators, said Sergei Mitenkov, Vice-President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs. Operators restrained comment on their plans, since the question comes down to the allocation under this frequency.
