Sustainability Report / 2024

Geography of Operations

GRI 2-6

Uzbektelecom JSC operates throughout Uzbekistan, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The company provides telecommunications services in both large cities and remote rural areas.

Uzbektelekom JSC has launched

5G

technology in all regional centers, making Uzbekistan the first CIS country with nationwide 5G coverage

>500

schools and medical facilities

in rural areas were connected to the internet in 2024

286,583

km

total length of fiber-optic communication lines

In 2024, the Company continued the large-scale expansion of its fiber-optic network (FTTx, GPON), which enabled thousands of households and businesses in previously inaccessible areas to connect to high-speed internet. Particular attention is paid to infrastructure development in regions such as the Fergana Valley, Surkhandarya Province, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, where access to modern telecommunications services is of strategic importance for socio-economic development.

Uzbektelecom JSC is also actively cooperating with local authorities to implement projects in the areas of digitalization of public services, public safety systems, education, and healthcare. For example, in 2024, the Company provided internet connectivity to more than 500 schools and medical facilities in rural areas, which contributes to improving the quality of education and the availability of medical services for the population.

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Key events in 2024