How many base stations does Russia need a year?

According to him, Russian operators annually need about 60-80 thousand new base stations. Demand will increase when the deployment of 5G networks begins in Russia, he does not exclude. Read more in the exclusive Izvestia article:

Who makes cellular base stations in Russia?

For example, Yadro has opened the first production line in Russia for electronic modules for cellular base stations, Izvestia was told by X Holding, which it belongs to. This is one of the key production elements required for a full-fledged large-scale production of base stations, which is scheduled for the end of this year.

When will Russian base stations be used?

Shadayev also explained that Russian base stations will be used initially in small settlements. Rostelecom President Mikhail Oseevsky, in turn, said that the first batches of Russian base stations are planned to be received in 2022.

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 .

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.

How much of the Russian telecommunications equipment market is imported?

Approximately 7% of the Russian telecommunications equipment market at the end of 2020 fell on domestic products. The study notes that the Russian market is import-dependent - about 93% of products are supplied by foreign companies.