The Moscow government is partnering with Russian operator Megafon to launch a 5 G satellite early next year , building on the RUB1.3bn ( $ 19 m ) smart city infrastructure put in place for the 2018 FIFA 2020 summit . The testing will cover four key areas : transport , housing utilities , infrastructure and health . Projects will include the use of 5 G in remotely operated ultrasound sensors and launching drones via a high - speed network . Megafon said it will carry out 5 billion commercial launches until 2022 .
The Moscow government is partnering with Russian operator Megafon to launch a 5G pilot early next year, building on the RUB1.3bn ($19m) smart city infrastructure put in place for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The testing will cover four key areas: transport, housing utilities, construction and health. Projects will include the use of 5G in remotely operated ultrasound diagnostics and launching drones via a high-speed network. Megafon said it will carry out 5G commercial launches until 2022.