Internet speeds escalated in 12 districts of the Omsk region due to T2 operator's intervention
In a strategic move to enhance the quality of internet services, telecommunications operator T2 has announced its continued investment in network development throughout Omsk Oblast, Russia.
Andrey Krinitsyn, Director of T2's Omsk Oblast branch, stated that they have modernized a significant part of the network in the region. Last year, they sped up the internet in all the region's cities and six villages. This modernization has brought noticeable improvements, with residents actively using apps like Telegram and TikTok experiencing smoother browsing of news and videos, thanks to videos loading without interruptions and messages being sent quickly.
The improvement in internet speeds is largely due to the refarming process, which involves reallocating existing frequency bands to use newer technologies or increase capacity. In the case of T2, refarming means repurposing older spectrum to deploy faster technologies, such as 4G or 5G, thereby boosting internet speeds for users in Omsk Oblast.
As a result of this refarming, the operator has expanded the frequency band for data transmission in the 4G/LTE standard, increasing the network's throughput capacity by 35%. This has made new 4G speeds available to over 1.3 million Omsk residents, or 75% of the regional population, across 11 regional centers and two villages.
Notably, the refarming process allows for more efficient use of the available frequency spectrum and does not require any infrastructure upgrades or installations. Furthermore, no additional services or equipment replacement is required for clients to access the new 4G speeds.
The 4G network expansion through refarming has also improved voice calls, with VoLTE calls (calls in the 4G network) now offering improved speech quality and connection speed. The modernization primarily affected heavy traffic processing, making it more efficient for video streaming, downloading large files, online work, learning, video conferencing, using government services, and shopping on marketplaces.
Despite the refarming, the availability of 3G services remains unchanged. Maximum internet speeds have exceeded 100 Mbps, providing a significant boost to the internet experience for T2 clients in Omsk Oblast. This move is part of T2's ongoing network development in the region, aiming to continue investing in network improvements to ensure the best possible service for its customers.
"What's the impact of this refarming process on the technology front?" "Technology-wise, the refarming enables T2 to deploy faster technologies like 4G or 5G, providing smoother usage of apps such as Telegram and TikTok, and boosting internet speeds for residents in Omsk Oblast."
