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Ministry discusses with Apple 5G connection on iPhone in Russia

The Ministry is negotiating with Apple on connecting to 5G iPhone users in Russia, said the head of the department Maksut Shadayev in a conversation with RIA Novosti. The minister did not give details of the negotiations.

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The Ministry is negotiating with Apple on connecting to 5G iPhone users in Russia, said the head of the department Maksut Shadayev in a conversation with RIA Novosti. The minister did not give details of the negotiations.

Last week, the 5G network was officially launched in 16 cities of Russia. By the end of 2026, 5G mobile communication will appear in 50 more cities. As noted in the Ministry, high-speed mobile Internet will be available to all Android users in the near future. In the case of the iPhone, the decision depends on Apple.

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