Makedonski Telekom continues with the modernization of the mobile network and the replacement of the equipment with the latest technology, which is a preparation for 5G: the network of the fifth generation. From August until today, 12 towns or one third of the population have been covered. makedonski telekom 5g

The plan is to cover the network on the entire territory of Macedonia, and in the second half of 2022 to have 5G signal available for two thirds of the population. The modernization, in addition to creating conditions for the introduction of the latest technologies, will significantly increase the capacity of the network and improve the customer experience.

In view of the fact that this includes equipment replacement, there may be occasional interruptions and a decrease in the quality of the services for the customers in duration of several hours, Makedonski Telekom warns.

Multimillion investments and 5G network deployment

With an investment of 45 million euros in the period 2021-2025, Makedonski Telekom will modernize the radio access network throughout Macedonia, with the latest equipment of the fifth generation. Currently 1/3 of the mobile network is fully ready to provide 5G services.
The investments in the optical network continue and the number of optical accesses in the country is growing. At the end of the first nine months of this year, more than 240 thousand customers had access to optics, which is 12 percent more compared to the same period of the previous year.

Leader on the TV market

Makedonski Telekom confirmed its leading position with a 34.4 percent share on the TV market. In the first nine months, the customer base increased by 3.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and now stands at 145 thousand customers. As a result of the rich contents and the unique experience on the interactive television, the revenue in this segment grew by 3.1 percent.

Growth in internet, mobile and fixed services

Makedonski Telekom recorded growth in the internet segment with an increased number of customers by 4.7 percent and increased access to broadband internet by 4.1 percent compared to the same period in 2020. The number of internet customers is now 195.7 thousand, and the market share is 49.8 percent. The number of customers in fixed increased by 2.5 percent, and by 5.1 percent in mobile. The revenues from mobile services in the first nine months of 2021 also increased by 7.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. In all parameters, Telecom records positive trends in the first nine months of 2021. The successful operating results are a confirmation and incentive to continue with continuous investments in the most advanced technology and the best services for the customers. makedonski telekom 5g