Russia may launch 5G on atypical frequencies unsupported by most smartphones

Russian authorities may launch a 5G network using atypical frequency bands. The chosen frequencies could be unsupported by most existing smartphones. The potential rollout was reported by Ukrainian National News (УНН). The plan raises concerns about device compatibility for consumers. No timeline for deployment was provided in the intelligence brief. The move could affect the adoption rate of 5G services in Russia. Manufacturers may need to adapt hardware to the new bands. Further details are awaited from official sources.