Dmitry Resh, director of Unitel’s Tashkent branch, said that Syrdarya was last region of Uzbekistan, which was not covered with 3G network. Tens of 3G basic stations were installed in five cities and 8 regional centers and almost all of them are operating. He said that Shirin city has no 3G network now, but it will be launched in few days.

Beeline was the first operator in Uzbekistan, which launched 3G network for commercial use on 2 December 2008. Currently, 151 settlements in Uzbekistan are covered with 3G network.