Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Between 2026 and 2028, more than 60 settlements in Yakutia will be equipped with fiber-optic communication lines for high-speed internet access. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order allocating 5.4 billion rubles for this purpose.
Document
Order No. 3330-r of November 18, 2025
It is expected that fiber-optic communication lines will be installed in eight settlements by 2026, 25 in 2027, and 28 in 2028. Funding for this will come from the universal service reserve, which is formed through contributions from telecom operators.
The implementation of this co-financing initiative will increase the availability of communications services for local residents and make digital services faster and more convenient for businesses.
Comment
From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, November 27, 2025
Commenting on the decision takenGovernment meeting on November 27Mikhail Mishustin noted that approximately 7,000 kilometers of fiber optic lines will be built in Yakutia. They will connect hard-to-reach and remote areas of the Arctic zone.
"High-speed internet will be available in 61 settlements across the republic, home to a total of approximately 50,000 people," the Prime Minister clarified.
According to him, the new infrastructure will allow homes and public facilities to connect to networks with data transfer speeds of at least 100 Mbps, compared to the current 10 Mbps. Furthermore, the launch of new lines will reduce tariffs.
In June 2025, the government approved a list of settlements to be provided with high-speed internet using contributions from telecom operators. Most of the settlements on this list are located in Yakutia.
The possibility of creating fiber-optic communication lines using the universal planning reserve for a number of populated areas is provided for by amendments to the Federal Law "On Communications," which were adopted in December 2024.
The work is being carried out as part of the federal project "Development of digital and information projects in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation," which is part of the state program "Information Society."
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.