The Russian company "Irteya," which began mass production of its own 4G(LTE)/5G base stations with OpenRAN architecture, announced at the end of 2024 the deployment of the first 200 units of this equipment in the network of the telecom operator "MTS" across 37 regions of the country. In 2025, another 1,000 base stations will be produced and delivered to the operator, and by 2027, production will ramp up to 10,000 units. For the development of 5G networks in Russia, according to the head of "Irteya," Dmitry Lakontsev, "sub-gigahertz frequencies, especially 700 MHz (n28), are critically needed. They will provide coverage of large areas – referring to suburbs, highways, railroads, and agricultural lands. The manufacturer plans to implement support for the n28 band by 2026. To increase the capacity of 5G networks, mid-band frequencies are required – in Russia, this is the 4.4–4.99 GHz band (n79). Production of base stations supporting this band has been prioritized. Potential customers in friendly countries need equipment operating in the 3.5 GHz band (n78). The company will begin its production after meeting the demand for n28 and n79 domestically. Exports are essential. They not only bring foreign currency revenues but also help reduce production costs within Russia. The larger the scale, the cheaper the production."