Leads T2 as front-runner in enhancing mobile internet speed during Q1-Q2 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, network development activities are making a significant impact on Russia's mobile infrastructure. These activities, which include the construction of new base stations, modernization of existing ones, and the adoption of advanced technologies such as carrier aggregation and frequency refarming in LTE technology, are not limited to major cities but are also affecting small towns.
The primary goal of these network development activities is to improve mobile internet speeds, a mission that seems to be bearing fruit. According to a report by the Russian newspaper "Vedomosti," T2, one of the country's major operators, recorded a remarkable improvement in mobile internet speeds during the first two quarters of 2025. The operator managed to boost speeds by an impressive 1.7 times compared to the same period in the previous year.
However, despite this significant improvement, T2 has not yet managed to overtake the leading Russian mobile internet operator, MegaFon, in terms of speed rankings. As of mid-2025, MegaFon retains its position as the top operator in mobile coverage in Russia, having won the Speedtest Awards for mobile network coverage with a Coverage Score of 6.24 in Q1-Q2 2025.
The median mobile data download speed in Russia as of May 2025 stands at around 92.82 Mbps, reflecting a 68.6% increase over the previous year. This growth brings mobile speeds close to fixed broadband speeds, a testament to the effectiveness of the network development activities.
Regarding T2's specific speed improvement relative to other operators, no concrete data is currently available. The latest publicly available sources focus mainly on coverage awards and aggregate mobile speeds without T2-specific ranking changes. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on operator-specific speed comparisons or T2's progress, direct speedtest provider data or Russian telecom regulatory updates after July 2025 would be required.
In summary, while T2 has made significant strides in network development and mobile internet speed improvement, it has yet to displace MegaFon from its leading position in Russia. The "big four" operators continue to compete fiercely in the Russian mobile market, with T2 recording the highest growth among them.
- The adoption of advanced technologies such as carrier aggregation and frequency refarming in LTE technology is a key factor in the network development activities that are aiming to improve mobile internet speeds in Russia.
- The "big four" operators in Russia's mobile market, including T2, continue to utilize technology to compete fiercely, with T2 recording the highest growth among them in improving mobile internet speeds.
