Belarus Telecom Ministry plans to increase availability of high-speed internet in small settlements
<p> MINSK, Jun 1 - PrimePress. The Ministry of Communications of Belarus intends to increase the availability of high-speed Internet by covering settlements with 50 households with corresponding infrastructure. </p> <p> </p> <p> Belarusian Communications and Informatization Minister Konstantin Shulgan made a statement to this effect at the opening of the III Eurasian Digital Forum on June 1. </p> <p> </p> <p> According to him, the number of wireless broadband Internet users exceeded 95 units per 100 residents. A network of fibre-optic communication lines (fibre optic) was held to all settlements with the number of households of 100 and more. "We are working to bring fibre-optic lines to settlements with 50 to 100 households, now they are covered by 60%. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recognized Belarus’ fibre-optic lines network as the best in Europe. Fourth generation cellular services cover the territory with almost 90% of the population, said Shulgan. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> Digital transformation is a priority in domestic and foreign policy of Belarus, the minister said. The country has reached a high level of infrastructure development to further deepen digital transformation. End </p> <p> </p>
2021-06-02
Primepress
Belarus Telecom Ministry plans to increase availability of high-speed internet in small settlements
MINSK, Jun 1 - PrimePress. The Ministry of Communications of Belarus intends to increase the availability of high-speed Internet by covering settlements with 50 households with corresponding infrastructure.
Belarusian Communications and Informatization Minister Konstantin Shulgan made a statement to this effect at the opening of the III Eurasian Digital Forum on June 1.
According to him, the number of wireless broadband Internet users exceeded 95 units per 100 residents. A network of fibre-optic communication lines (fibre optic) was held to all settlements with the number of households of 100 and more. "We are working to bring fibre-optic lines to settlements with 50 to 100 households, now they are covered by 60%. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recognized Belarus’ fibre-optic lines network as the best in Europe. Fourth generation cellular services cover the territory with almost 90% of the population, said Shulgan.
Digital transformation is a priority in domestic and foreign policy of Belarus, the minister said. The country has reached a high level of infrastructure development to further deepen digital transformation. End