T2 operator builds fiber-optic networks with tens of Gbit/s speeds in Moscow

Mobile operator T2 (formerly Tele2) has changed its strategy for launching base stations in the capital region. Using fiber-optic communication lines (FOCL) allows for improved connection quality, increased network capacity, and ensures service stability for millions of subscribers. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .

The project began in March of this year with the selection of suitable areas. Currently, work is underway at nearly 400 sites in Moscow and its surrounding areas. Construction and design work are scheduled for the summer months, with the first commercial sites expected to launch in August 2026.

The operator explains that fiber-optic technology provides data transmission speeds of tens of Gbit/s and creates a reserve for traffic growth in the coming years. FOCL also guarantees minimal latency and increases resistance to weather conditions and voltage fluctuations.

In 2027, T2 plans to expand this project and prioritize launching base stations based on fiber-optic lines. According to the company's technical director, Andrey Makhankov, building radio-relay lines is becoming expensive and low-capacity in current conditions, making the transition to its own fiber-optic network a key factor in optimization.