The MTS mobile telephone operator launched the first 5G network in Russia, which is already available in 14 busy places of Moscow, local media reported on Sunday.
'After many tests, our company has launched the first 5G pilot network in Russia, available for our thousands of users,' CEO of the company Alexei Kornia noted, according to Sputnik news agency.
He claimed that MTS users that have cell phones compatible with this technology can enjoy the 5G high connectivity advantages in this capital, in downtown areas of the city for the time being, especially in the historic center.
However, not all MTS clients will be able to use 5G for the time being. The operator will send automatic invitations when users get close to any of the chosen areas.
The media reported that 5G was deployed in the 4.9 Ghz band with low latency and a network speed of up to 1.5 Gbps.