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Russia's 5G launch limited to pilot zones

September 16, 2026, 07:08 UTC · Moscow, Russia · Middle East · no longer in the live window

The mass rollout of 5G networks in Russia, long anticipated since 2019, was revealed to be merely a pilot limited to a few test zones rather than a widespread launch.

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