Russia’s Prime Minister Vladmir Putin refuse popular 5G frequencies 3.4-3.8 GHz frequencies for the development of fifth-generation (5G) networks in Russia. These frequencies are occupied by the departments of the Ministry of Defense and Roskosmos.
Why He Refuse This Frequency?
This range is used for the development of 5G networks in most countries since it is the freest available. Earlier, the Ministry of Communications suggested using frequencies from 4.4 to 4.99 GHz. In China and Japan, for example, they plan to use 4.4-4.99 GHz.
Because the proposed of the range will significantly increase cost of deploying networks and it will become more popular only in 5-7 years. although Huawei has already announced the available products for frequencies of 4.8-4.9 GHz.