Russian communication base station installation costs

Will a new LTE base station be made in Russia?

The head of the Ministry of Digital Science Maksut Shadayev said earlier in 2021 that an agreement had been reached with two manufacturers on localization in the Russian Federation, the transfer of rights to Russian partners for the production of modern LTE base stations.

Will Russian base stations speed up the development of Russian components?

Experts consider the mechanism timely, but emphasize that it will not speed up the development of Russian components. In early October 2022, it became known about the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to support manufacturers of Russian base stations for 4G- and 5G networks .

How many base stations are there in Russia?

According to Vedomosti, by the end of November 2020, there are about 90 thousand base stations in the Russian capital, and with the launch of 5G networks, the number of such equipment will at least triple.

How many LTE base stations does MTS have in Russia?

MTS is putting 200 domestic LTE base stations into trial operation on its existing network in 37 regions of Russia. This is stated in the company's message. MTS will install and put into pilot commercial operation most of the 200 LTE 800 and LTE 1800 base stations by the end of the year.

When will Russia start producing base stations?

The first production samples of equipment will appear in 2025, and mass production will begin in 2026. Russia has never mass-produced base stations, and now the country has to create such production as soon as possible. According to analysts, to ensure high communication speed, it is necessary to install 100-150 thousand stations annually.

Will Russian base stations be used in small settlements?

According to him, under these contracts, the Ministry of Digital Development will provide targeted financial support to manufacturers. Shadayev also explained that Russian base stations will be used initially in small settlements.