as he reported channel 24The fifth package of sanctions against Russia, approved on April 8, applies to the supply of technology to Russia, including civil communication networks, if the networks are owned by operators with a state share of more than 50%.

If the sanctions ban previously provided exceptions for the sale of technology for telecommunications networks, the new version of the sanctions package includes a special clarification for state-controlled companies.

Among other restrictions, it will apply primarily to special-purpose networks designed for government needs. Rostelecom has already implemented US industry sanctions, but the European version is much broader and tougher.

How will it affect Russia?

They were one of the largest suppliers for mobile networks in Russia Ericsson and nokia (20% and 30-40%, respectively). Chinese companies, including Huawei, have joined them in recent years, and the share of European companies is still the largest. According to the Association of Electronics Developers and Manufacturers, telecom equipment worth more than one year is sold on the Russian market. 4 billion dollars. Only 780 million of this amount is Russian-made equipment.

The largest customer of Russian products is Rostelecom, as the company is subject to the requirements of local legislation on the purchase of Russian equipment, but not everything is so simple. the point is The so-called “Russian” equipment in the country is produced by more than 100 companies that have recently suffered greatly from a shortage of components supplied from abroad.. Base stations and billing systems, especially in Russia, are often completely foreign.

Russia’s Tele2 has faced the harshest sanctions, but is currently in the most advantageous position as it has managed to upgrade network equipment in the regions. However, this equipment needs periodic replacement, and besides, the Swedish company Tele 2, which owns the brand, plans to ban its use in Russia.