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The first 5G networks have been launched in Russia, but so far they are only available for Android devices. Apple does not yet include 5G in the list of supported functions for Russian operators.
The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation is negotiating with the American corporation Apple on the issue of connecting 5G to iPhone users in Russia, the head of the ministry, Maksut Shadayev, told RIA Novosti.
Last week, the first fifth-generation communication networks were launched in Russia. Then the Ministry of Digital Development reported that 5G would soon be available to users on Android, but access to the network for iPhone owners depended on Apple’s decision.
“We are negotiating with Apple, discussing the possibility of connecting 5G to the iPhone,” the minister said.
Earlier, IT expert Vladimir Zykov explained to RIA Novosti that Apple currently does not officially list 5G among the supported functions of Russian telecom operators. The company will be able to add or update the operator configuration only after successfully testing the operation of smartphones on the fifth generation network in the Russian Federation.
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