Sustainability Report / 2024

Key events in 2024

January

03.01.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC installed base stations in remote areas of the Samarkand region (Urgut, Payarik, and Bulungur districts), improving the quality of mobile communications and the internet. The company announced plans to continue expanding the network throughout the republic.

19.01.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC received an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certificate from TÜV Thüringen International (Germany) after a successful audit conducted by CERT MANAGEMENT LLC. The certificate covers all activities of the Company and its subsidiaries.

31.01.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC (Uzmobile branch) and AMIRSOY LLC signed a memorandum of cooperation to improve telecommunications infrastructure at the AMIRSOY mountain resort. Uzbektelecom JSC will provide technological support for infrastructure development.

February

06.02.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC introduced a new tariff line for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and car gadgets. Three annual tariffs are offered with internet traffic ranging from 300 GB to 1 TB.

16.02.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC and its subsidiaries took part in the «I am a donor» campaign organized by the Republican Blood Transfusion Center. About 100 employees of the Company donated blood as part of the campaign.

March

25.03.2024

The company continued to implement energy-saving technologies and alternative energy sources. in particular, the Navoi branch of the company installed solar panels at a base station in the remote village of Chuy in the Nurata district to ensure uninterrupted power supply. The company reported that currently more than a thousand network facilities across the country are provided with alternative energy sources.

April

02.04.2024

The British agency Brand Finance released a ranking of the most valuable national brands in Uzbekistan. Uztelecom secured the top position in the list, with its brand valued at USD 241 million. The study covered 20 companies and was based on data provided by the Agency for Innovation Development of Uzbekistan, which oversees the country’s advancement in the Global Innovation Index.

04.04.2024

Employees of the Company’s Main Switching Center branch took part in the «We Give Life to Children» blood donation campaign. The campaign was attended by the branch’s management, employees, and 35 volunteers.

18.04.2024

The Syrdarya branch of the Company organized an event aimed at improving the legal culture of employees. Experts S. Khakberdiev and M. Yunusov presented reports on «Countering terrorism and religious extremism”.

May

01.05.2024

Representatives of Uzbektelecom JSC took part in the Republican scientific and practical conference «Innovative approaches to the study of the history of askiya art and its implementation”, organized by the Republican Center for Askiya and Humor. The company also announced the creation of a «Friends Club» at Uzbektelecom JSC to support the development of the art of askiya.

03.05.2024

The company’s Contact Center branch presented its outsourcing services at the international forum «E-com & Retail 2024» in Samarkand. The branch’s services attracted the interest of exhibition participants.

June

10.06.2024

A delegation from Uzbektelecom JSC took part in the international ICT forum «TIBO» in Belarus. Company employees participated in discussions and master classes on the development of artificial intelligence, digital integration, and innovative technologies.

14.06.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC received the CC-Global Awards for «5G Project Launch”. The company was shortlisted in three categories and received an award for installing and upgrading more than 6,000 base stations in 2023.

24.06.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC, in cooperation with the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Oncology and Radiology, organized breast cancer screening for female employees of the company aged 45 to 65. a total of 576 women participated in the screening.

July

10.07.2024

The company continued its practice of holding meetings between management and young employees. The Syrdarya branch held another meeting to discuss youth initiatives and their contribution to the company’s development. Active young employees were recognized with letters of appreciation and gifts.

15.07.2024

The Kashkadarya branch of the Company commissioned 20 AirPON (Air Passive Optical Network) devices in 2023–2024. These devices, designed for 10,240 subscribers, provide access to high-speed internet and other telecommunications services in remote areas of the Kashkadarya region. The devices were tested by the Kashkadarya Regional Inspectorate «Uzkomnazorat”.

August

19.08.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC installed the first automated SIM card sales terminal (SIM-komat) at the Central Railway Station in Tashkent. The device allows users to independently obtain and activate a SIM card. The company plans to expand the network of such terminals throughout Uzbekistan.

23.08.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC held a pitch session for startup projects from the Swift Launch Venture Studio. The startups presented innovative projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and Edutech. Participants received expert advice.

24.08.2024

The company launched VoWiFi technology, enabling subscribers to use voice and messaging services via Wi-Fi in areas with limited mobile network coverage.

24.08.2024

The company launched its first 5G base station in Bukhara on Ark Square. The launch of 5G was timed to coincide with the Bukhara Night Race, sponsored by the company. The company announced plans to further expand 5G coverage in Bukhara and other regions.

28.08.2024

A round table dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence was held at Uzbektelecom JSC. The event was attended by Company veterans, experts, and employees. Issues related to the country’s development, the role of youth, and cybersecurity were discussed.

September

12.09.2024

The company continued to implement energy-saving technologies. Solar panels were installed in administrative buildings in various districts: in the Nuratinsky district with a capacity of 20 kW, in the Novbahorsky district with a capacity of 15 kW, in the Karmaninsky district with a capacity of 30 kW, and in the Khatirchinsky district with a capacity of 15 kW. The company announced that it would continue to introduce alternative energy sources in all its branches.

18.09.2024

The Karakalpak branch of the company installed 35 Wi-Fi zones in parks and alleys between July and August. The Wi-Fi zones provide both free and paid internet access. The company reported that 191 Wi-Fi zones are currently available at 97 locations throughout the republic.

20.09.2024

At the ICT Week 2024 exhibition, Uzbektelecom JSC presented 5.5G technology, which was launched by the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan. The company also presented an updated MyUZTELECOM app, AI-based business solutions, and cybersecurity solutions. The company began retail sales of equipment and presented the UZTELECOM Travel platform.

October

08.10.2024

The Company’s Turktul District Telecommunications Node expanded the coverage of telecommunications services in remote settlements. Fiber-optic communication lines were laid and access to high-speed Internet via GPON technology was provided.

18.10.2024

Employees of the Khavast District Telecommunications Node of the Company’s Syrdarya Branch were provided with knowledge of occupational health and safety rules when working in difficult weather conditions.

November

01.11.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC launched a large-scale project to modernize its mobile network. The project includes upgrading base stations across the country to improve mobile communication quality.

01.11.2024

A delegation from Uzbektelecom JSC took part in the Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2024 and Ultra Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2024 international forums in Istanbul. The forums discussed trends in mobile and broadband access, including 5.5G and F5.5G technologies.

14.11.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC acted as a technical partner of the International Week of Innovative Ideas «InnoWeek.Uz-2024» in Tashkent. The company provided high-speed internet for the event and provided SIM cards for participants and guests.

December

06.12.2024

The company organized a training course on anti-corruption management systems for its employees. The course was conducted in collaboration with CERT Academy and was based on the international standard ISO 37001:2016.

29.12.2024

Uzbektelecom JSC acted as a technical partner for the PUBG MOBILE winter festival at the Amirsoy ski resort. The company provided uninterrupted internet connection and organized a service area for guests.

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