MTS Belarus has significantly expanded its LTE-800 network, extending high-speed internet and voice services to 1,434 additional villages for the first time.
This expansion, enabled by 515 new base stations, has made LTE services available in over 23,000 small settlements across six regions of the country, significantly improving rural coverage.
In the Minsk region alone, 167 settlements, including Vileysky, Logoysky, and Molodechno, now enjoy 4G connectivity in the 800MHz band. Similarly, over 520 settlements in Vitebsk, 214 in Mogilev, 77 in Brest, 450 in Grodno, and the Chechersk district in Gomel have also been included in this network enhancement initiative.
“Expanding access to 4G services is part of the company’s strategy to ensure equal access to modern technologies for all residents of the country, regardless of their region of residence. We not only make internet services more accessible, but also open up new opportunities for business development, large enterprises, tourism, as well as provide access to educational and medical services,” said MTS Belarus in a statement. “We will continue to strengthen our position in the telecommunications services market, creating a full-fledged digital infrastructure that will contribute to the socio-economic development of our country.”
4G in the 800MHz band improves signal coverage and stability, especially in rural and remote areas. The company claimed that it was the first in Belarus to provide users with a 4G network and to date, its LTE network covers a total population of 99.23%.