Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has discussed the development of telecommunications infrastructure, satellite internet and mobile networks with representatives of Viasat, Amazon Leo, Ericsson and 77 Construction USA Corp.
The meetings between Dilshod Kuryozov, director of Uzbekistan’s Telecommunications Regulation Agency, and company representatives took place in Samarkand during the C5+1 summit.
Talks with Michael Howells, Viasat’s global head of strategic partnerships and market development, focused on expanding satellite communications. The sides explored opportunities to provide advanced telecommunications services for aviation, the public sector and remote areas.
They also discussed ensuring reliable internet connectivity in locations with limited coverage from conventional networks, integrating satellite technologies into existing telecommunications infrastructure and applying international experience.
During a meeting with Dmitry Vetlugin, Amazon Leo’s regulatory affairs lead for Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the discussions focused on the potential provision of high-speed, low-latency broadband internet using satellite technology.
Particular attention was given to remote areas without traditional terrestrial telecommunications networks. The sides also considered expanding internet access for residents and businesses, developing digital infrastructure and improving the efficiency of electronic public services.
Modernisation of mobile networks was discussed with Andrea Missori, Ericsson’s vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and head of customer relations for Southern Europe and Eurasia.
The sides exchanged views on deploying 4G and 5G technologies, improving core networks and cloud-based software solutions. They also discussed developing private wireless networks for businesses and applying modern technologies to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure.
A separate meeting was held with John Dawkins, 77 Construction USA Corp.’s director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The talks focused on cybersecurity, training qualified specialists and developing energy systems.
No specific agreements or implementation timelines for the proposed projects were disclosed following the meetings.
