Tajikistan's digital development enters new stage with mobile infrastructure expansion

Ensuring access to quality and affordable mobile communications and high-speed internet is a central tenet of Tajikistan's state policy in the telecommunications sector. As the digital economy rapidly expands and demand for online services surges, the enhancement of telecommunications infrastructure has become strategically vital for the nation's sustainable socio-economic development. The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan is actively modernizing the industry, expanding network coverage, and implementing advanced technological solutions.

This consistent policy is leading to gradual improvements in mobile communication quality and greater digital accessibility for citizens across both urban and remote areas. The first half of 2026 has marked a significant phase in this large-scale development, with ZET-MOBILE emerging as a key player in network modernization. The company has commissioned five new base stations in the capital, Dushanbe, as part of its investment program.

Beyond new installations, ZET-MOBILE has undertaken extensive upgrades to its existing network. Over 140 LTE standard facilities have been modernized, including equipping 104 stations with LTE-700, upgrading 21 to LTE-800, and two with LTE-2600. Notably, eight facilities have been equipped with next-generation 5G technology. Similar advancements are occurring in the regions, with new base stations built in Tursunzoda and LTE-800 facilities commissioned in Vahdat, Roudaki, and Varzob districts. Comprehensive optimization of the LTE-1800 network has also improved signal stability and internet quality in Panjakent and Asht districts.

Looking ahead, ZET-MOBILE plans further expansion. Within the 4G LTE standard, 176 new base stations are slated for construction and 144 existing ones will be modernized across Dushanbe, the Khatlon region, and other districts. Concurrently, the company is advancing its 5G network implementation, with plans to build 106 new facilities and modernize 228 existing ones at a 700 MHz frequency across key regions.