MTS continues to actively switch to domestic equipment. By 2027, the operator plans to install another 2,600 Irteya base stations, bringing their total number to 3,800 and covering 76 regions of Russia.
We are talking about a complete replacement of key infrastructure: the new stations support all major communication standards — LTE and GSM — and operate in all used frequencies. The process is phased. First, in 2025, the first batch of 200 stations was tested. Then, in 2026, 1,000 facilities with advanced features and new ranges were deployed.
Now the equipment is already operating in dozens of regions and is undergoing final "testing" before mass implementation.
Behind all this is a large contract: by 2030, Irteya will supply MTS with about 20,000 base stations.
New stations are not just "towers." They support VoLTE (clear voice communication over the Internet), are built on a modern Open RAN architecture, and can be flexibly integrated into the existing network.
According to MTS representatives, the equipment has undergone serious testing over the past two years: compatibility with different smartphones, stable operation, and integration with the existing infrastructure were checked.
The result is that the stations are ready for commercial launch and are designed for high loads, especially in large cities.
If all goes according to plan, by 2027, domestic telecom equipment will reach a level that will allow operators to massively abandon foreign solutions without losing the quality of communication.