Uztelecom is a joint-stock telecommunications company operating in the Republic of Uzbekistan which offers mobile services under the brand "Uzmobile". Founded in 1992, Uztelecom was initially a state enterprise before being privatised into multiple joint stock companies between 1995 and 1996, including Uzbektelecom International. In 1997, the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan was reorganised into the Uzbek Post and Telecommunications Agency, which was followed by the establishment of regional joint stock companies providing telecommunications services. From 2000 through 2002, Uztelecom underwent a reorganisation from a holding company to an operating company, merging the regional telecommunications companies into Uzbektelecom. The company has since expanded its services to include internet access, data transmission services, and international telephone communication.
Uzmobile is the smallest and youngest of the mobile brands operating in Uzbekistan. Historically a provider of CDMA-450 mobile telephony, the company began operating a GSM-based network in 2015 following the receipt of assets during MTS' closure.
3G Network
UzMobile launched standard 2G GSM services over 900 and 1800 MHz, and 3G UMTS services over B1 (2100 MHz) band in April 2015.
3G Frequency Bands
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
The company's 4G LTE network was launched in June 2016 using the B3 (1800 MHz) band, later adding B28 (700 MHz) services. The network was upgraded with VoLTE voice services in January 2024.
4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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1850
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20
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9410
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5G Network
The company began 5G network trials in April 2023 and by August 2023 had implemented 100 base stations in the country's capital, Tashkent. The network is using n78 (3500 MHz).
5G Frequency Bands
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5G Network Events
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Launch of 5G Network
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Launch
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