The amended edition of Russia's frequency allocation table, recently approved by the country’s government, confirmed that 4.4—4.99 GHz spectrum will be used “for the development of communication networks based on promising technologies for mobile services”. Read more...

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media has published a draft telecommunications strategy covering the years up to 2035. Read more...

Moscow intends to award the key 5G spectrum to a consortium of industry players, but also to keep its finger on the switch. Read more...

Under pressure from Western sanctions, the Russian telecoms industry may use the 4 GHz band to revive a Soviet-era project.  Read more...

NATO cannot take advantage of 5G infrastructure that remains unbuilt because of regulatory conflicts with Russia, says a report commissioned by the US Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Read more...

Russia’s mobile network operators (MNOs) are attempting to acquire 700 MHz spectrum, but the country's state-run broadcaster wants significant compensation if it is to vacate the band. Read more...

The Russian State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) has allocated the 5.9—6.4 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E use but is struggling to convince the country’s law enforcement and military officials to allow the use of 400 MHz for private LTE networks. Read more...

Moscow appears to be considering the 700 MHz band for 5G despite its previous unwillingness to cooperate with its EU neighbours. Read more...

The Kremlin wants to show the West its domestic industry can launch 4G in Russian villages and start producing base stations next year. Read more...

The Kremlin claims Russian 5G development plans remain unchanged despite the country’s war against Ukraine and resulting Western economic pressure. However, industry observers say the sanctions could derail 5G rollout in the country. Read more...