Vimpelcom works out the conditions for connecting to the satellite communication « Bureau 1440 »
Vimpelcom is prepared to conclude an agreement with Bureau 1440 to connect the network to the satellite Internet. Operators expect to use hybrid communication networks to provide “basic communication services” in hard -to -reach places. Nevertheless, the cost of satellite communication remains several times higher than the mobile.
Vimpelcom is working on the conditions for the conclusion of the contract for connecting to the Changes of the Bureau 1440 satellite communications (part of the X Holding), the operator general Sergey Anokhin told Kommersant. “First of all, we are interested in the forms of cooperation in terms of hybrid communication – this is a key vector. The legal side is the second question. Satellite communication must be “landed” and ensure its work-through ground stations or Direct-to-Cell. Now we are discussing from Bureau 1440 possible trajectories for the development of equipment and the terms when certain scenarios can be implemented in practice. ”
Hybrid communication networks combine satellite and ground cellular networks and provide subscribers with a continuous connection to the network even outside the zone of coverage of ground -based base stations.
Bureau 1440 “Kommersant” said that “they are actively working with Vimpelcom on the coordination of the supply of equipment and commercial conditions as a whole.” The terms and terms in the company refused to disclose.
Vimpelcom may become the second of the operators of the Big Four, which will sign an agreement with Bureau 1440. In January, Megafon announced his intention to connect a network of base stations to a satellite Internet in 2027. The signal from the low -orbiting group « Bureau 1440 » will receive 500 base stations « Megafon », to which it is impossible or inappropriate to lay the fiber -optic network.
Satellite group « Bureau 1440 » « Dawn » It should begin its work in 2027, and by 2030 the company must create and launch 383 satellites (of which 91 replaced), the national project « Economics of Data » is indicated. In total, it is planned to allocate 106.6 billion rubles for the project. From the federal budget and 329 billion rubles. own funds (see “Kommersant” dated October 18, 2024).
Earlier, Kommersant reported that the State Commission on Radio frequencies determined the working conditions of the Russian low -organ satellite group. In particular, ground stations will not operate at 0.5–3.5 km (depending on the range and radiation power) from the borders of the airports (see Kommersant on January 18).
“The creation of hybrid mobile and satellite networks is one of the key priorities of further development of the industry already in the medium term. This will allow you to effectively solve many problems of the provision of basic communication services in hard -to -reach places, ”they say in Megafon, adding that they will primarily connect the base stations in the hard -to -reach areas of Siberia and the Far East, as well as the regions of the Far North. Nevertheless, the company states that « to talk about price models for end users as part of the work of hybrid networks can only be possible after the start of the implementation of projects. »
The T2 has not yet been negotiating with Bureau 1440, but the theme of hybrid satellite-intensive technologies of the company is interesting, they say. And they add that so far there is a limited number of devices that can work with mobile networks and satellite systems, as well as that satellite communications are more expensive than mobile. MTS refused to comment.
The cost of satellite communication is significantly higher, confirms the deputy director of the NTI competency center Ruslan Permyakov: “For example, Starlink tariffs vary from $ 50–100 per month and about $ 400-600 for equipment. The high cost is associated with significant captures for the launch and maintenance of a satellite group, as well as with the need for specialized user equipment. ”
The cost of the subscriber terminal “Bureau 1440” for individuals will be 50 thousand rubles, and the monthly tariff – 8 thousand rubles, wrote Forbes. For corporate customers, the price of the terminal will be 250 thousand rubles, the tariff – 55 thousand rubles. per month.
