MegaFon Tajikistan Boosts 4G, Paves Way for 5G with Major Network Upgrade and Fiber Expansion

In the first half of 2026, MegaFon Tajikistan, the telecommunications operator, reported significant infrastructure upgrades. These included an upgrade of 47 base stations, expansion of LTE coverage, reinforcement of its fiber transport network, and enhancement of its core infrastructure.

Boosting Network Capacity and Preparing for 5G

During the months of January to June, MegaFon Tajikistan undertook the upgrade of 47 base stations, deploying additional 4G spectrum, inclusive of the 2600 MHz band. This move was aimed at increasing network capacity. The company also installed new base stations in 23 settlements and added 85 more 4G modules in existing locations.

The operator conducted a 5G network test, achieving data speeds of 1.1 Gbps. According to MegaFon, this accomplishment illustrates the readiness of their infrastructure for 5G, although an official commercial launch date has not yet been announced.

Strengthening Infrastructure and Expanding Capacity

With regard to its transport network, MegaFon set its southern fiber transport ring in the Khatlon region into operation, boasting a capacity of 100 Gbps. The operator also completed the construction of the Dushanbe-Shurobod-Darvoz transport route. Both projects are expected to enhance network stability and offer more capacity to accommodate the escalating internet traffic.

The company continued to enhance its core network, which included expanding the capacity of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) platform. With 394,000 active VoLTE users, the platform can now accommodate up to two million subscribers.

MegaFon stated that its network modernization projects were prioritized based on network load, growth in mobile internet usage, subscriber numbers, and regional development prospects. Majority of the upgrades were executed in the districts surrounding Dushanbe and in the Khatlon region.

Anatoly Izyumnikov, CEO at MegaFon Tajikistan, said that the key aspect of the half-year period was a comprehensive approach: the expansion of the radio network, enhancement of the transport infrastructure, and the modernization of the network. Although many of these projects are not visible to subscribers, their collective result ensures stable mobile communication and data transmission.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, MegaFon intends to continue its network expansion. This includes deploying over 100 new base stations, installing around 430 additional LTE modules, and upgrading 150 existing 4G base stations with 4T4R technology to improve network performance and capacity. The operator also has plans to build an additional 180 kilometers of fiber network by the end of the year.