# All Android users to gain 5G access in Russia, ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/54215

- TASS, 2026-09-11 07:54 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2185933

> Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media says all Android-device users in cities will soon be able to use 5G services. Access for iPhone owners will depend on Apple. Vigo IT said about a quarter of Android smartphones in Russia are technically 5G-capable, while some Google Pixel, Motorola and newer Samsung devices lack support for Russian networks.

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