Russia rolls out commercial 5G after nearly a decade of delays

Russia has launched its first commercial 5G networks after nearly ten years of delays caused by Western sanctions and regulatory issues, initiated under direct orders from President Vladimir Putin. The rollout started simultaneously in major cities by all four leading carriers, with plans to expand coverage to 50 more cities by the end of 2026.

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