Now in rural areas too: A1 and beCloud expanded the 4G coverage in Mogilev region seven-fold

A1, telecom, ICT and content service provider and the beCloud infrastructure operator have completed a project to launch 4G communications in the Mogilev region, expanding the 4G coverage by almost seven-fold. Now high-speed mobile Internet utilizing LTE technology has become available in more than 81% of the region's territory inhabited by more than 99% of its population.

The most significant 4G coverage expansion (by more than 20 times) was achieved in the Glussk region. Among the top-performers in this parameter also were the Klichaw district (the 4G coverage area here increased by 17 times), Chaussy and Cherykaw districts (with an increase of 15 times), Osipovichi, Byalynichy and Shklow districts (increased by 13 times). It is these regions' residents who will be able to experience the maximum effect of the deployment of a mobile network using LTE technology. The new 800 MHz band used by beCloud for its regional network deployment allows it to cover rural areas and highways.

The leaders in terms of territorial coverage are Horki, Drybin, Krichev, Mogilev and Shklow districts: the 4G communication coverage is available in over 90% of each region's territory. And in Mogilev and Bobruisk districts, 100% of the population got access to the fourth generation communication.

To install equipment providing 4G coverage in the Mogilev region, beCloud used more than 440 base stations, more than half of which operate in the new 800 MHz band. At the same time, the largest number of base stations of the new standard was launched in the Mogilev and Bobruisk regions.

Those A1 subscribers whose SIM-cards and mobile devices support this technology will be able to use 4G communication. You can check if your device is ready to operate in the new network in the Settings menu by selecting the appropriate options: 3G/4G or LTE. Upon that, a symbol will appear on the screen, confirming the device's ability to use the data transfer service in the 4G network.

To check whether their SIM cards support the 4G technology, A1 subscribers can use the toll-free USSD request *181#. In response, the operator will send an SMS with the result of the check of the smartphone and the SIM card. If your SIM card does not support 4G, it can be replaced free-of-charge in any of the company stores or dealership centers.

Cooperation between A1 and beCloud aiming to expand the 4G coverage area in Belarus has been ongoing since January 2020. As an infrastructure operator, beCloud is engaged in the construction, operation and development of an integrated LTE Advanced network in Belarus. On the part of A1, the partnership involves providing beCloud with its technical infrastructure, as well as a transport network based on hybrid, radio relay and fiber-optic communication lines for the installation of the infrastructure operator equipment that ensures the operation of the fourth generation communication.

The Mogilev region became the second region with practically universal 4G network coverage provided for A1 subscribers. Previously, at the end of July 2020, a similar project has already been implemented in the Gomel region. Currently, the 4G coverage from A1 is available in 34% of the country's territory, which is home to 84% of the total population.

In 2021, the joint project of A1 and beCloud will continue to be implemented in other regions of Belarus. The 4G network coverage area for A1 subscribers will be practically equal to the current A1's 3G network coverage area across the country by 2023, providing access to high-speed 4G mobile Internet to residents of Belarus across more than 97% of the country.