MTS launches commercial LTE network in Uzbekistan

Mobile TeleSystems has commercially launched a network based on LTE technology in Uzbekistan. The network operates in the 2.5-2.7 GHz band and covers the downtown area of Tashkent. MTS plans to expand coverage significantly in future, using the 2.5-2.7 GHz frequencies in major cities and the 850 MHz band in smaller towns. MTS subscribers can now access data transfer rates of up to 100 Mbps using LTE-enabled modems. The equipment for the 4G network was provided by Huawei.