Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In recent years, the accelerated development of digital infrastructure has remained a central priority of state policy in Uzbekistan. Throughout 2025, the Ministry of Digital Technologies undertook extensive efforts to enhance the quality of telecommunications services for citizens and businesses, laying a robust foundation for a modern digital economy.

International and Backbone Networks: A Multifold Increase in Capacity

Through consistent efforts to expand connectivity to international Internet networks, total throughput capacity reached 4,400 Gbit/s in 2025 — a 3.6-fold increase from 1,200 Gbit/s in 2020.

The republic's backbone telecommunications networks were also substantially expanded: inter-regional network capacity rose to 600 Gbit/s, while inter-district network capacity reached 60 Gbit/s. This expansion plays a critical role in ensuring stable, high-speed connectivity between regions.

Wired Broadband Internet: Fiber Optics as the Primary Growth Driver

To improve the quality of Internet services available to the population, an additional 53,500 km of fiber-optic communication lines were laid by the end of 2025, bringing the total length of fiber-optic networks to 346,600 km — a fivefold increase since 2020.
The number of ports supporting broadband Internet services likewise grew significantly, rising from 2.9 million in 2020 to 6.3 million by the end of 2025.

Mobile Communications: Near-Complete Coverage Achieved

Substantial progress has also been made in the development of mobile communication networks. Mobile coverage of residential areas currently stands at 99.5 percent.

The number of base stations increased from 31,740 in 2020 to 98,700 by 2025 — a 3.1-fold increase over five years. In addition, 96.2 percent of international and national highways are now covered by mobile communications, expanding Internet access for residents and travelers alike.

Social Infrastructure: Full High-Speed Internet Coverage
Particular attention has been devoted to the digitalization of the social sphere. Public education institutions, preschool facilities, healthcare institutions, citizens' assemblies (mahalla centers), and police stations now have 100 percent access to high-speed Internet services.

By 2025, modern telecommunications technologies — including MNP, VoLTE, and VoWiFi — had become widely adopted among the population.

Uzbekistan's Rising Standing in International Rankings

These reforms are reflected in Uzbekistan's improved standing in international assessments. The country advanced from Group G2 to Group G3 in the International Telecommunication Union's ICT Regulatory Tracker, achieving a score of 72.5.
According to Speedtest.net (Ookla), between 2020 and 2025 Uzbekistan climbed from 112th to 77th place (+35 positions) in fixed broadband speed, with an average speed of 89.89 Mbit/s, and from 133rd to 71st place (+62 positions) in mobile Internet speed, with an average speed of 53.23 Mbit/s.

Regulatory Reform: Advancing Market Liberalization

To further develop the telecommunications sector, the regulatory framework continues to be refined. On September 18, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 592, establishing additional measures for the gradual liberalization of the telecommunications market and the formation of a competitive environment.

Under this resolution, mobile and (or) fixed-line telecommunications operators were granted the right to establish direct connections to international Internet networks on a trial basis until January 1, 2030.

Furthermore, Presidential Resolution No. PQ-313, adopted on October 21, 2025, defined priority directions for the deployment of satellite communication technologies to expand coverage in remote areas. The resolution outlines key objectives for introducing medium- and low-orbit satellite systems, ensuring backup communications during emergencies, and strengthening information security.