The telecommunications company Megafon and the space and aviation company Office 1440 have unveiled a mobile complex for deploying high-speed (5G/4G) communication networks in the most rugged areas of Russia.
This new technology, which operates via low-orbit satellites, is designed to provide connectivity where there is no terrestrial infrastructure, including on polar missions, in natural disaster areas, or at remote industrial facilities.
The complex relies on a base station integrated with a shared receiver developed by the Russian company Office 1440. This receiver picks up signals from low-Earth orbit satellites launched since March 2026 as part of the Russian Rasvet space program. The received signal is then converted into a 4G/LTE and 5G network, enabling the deployment of a fully integrated "private network" at any location. The system not only supports standard internet access but can also provide enterprise communications, Wi-Fi networks, professional wireless communications, and even video transmission from surveillance cameras.
The station has a self-contained operating time of up to 4 hours. Under direct visibility, the device covers a range of up to 3 kilometers in diameter, sufficient to cover a small village or construction site. Users will be able to download data at speeds of up to 150 Mbps and upload it to the network at speeds of up to 50 Mbps. The station is also highly versatile in its installation, as it can be mounted on a car, a private vehicle, or even placed in an open area.
Natalia Taldaikina, deputy commercial director of Megafon, pointed out that this technology gives customers a "protected network" and does not require connection to traditional communication towers.
A spokesperson for Office 1440 added that this complex is one of the first practical applications of its satellite constellation. According to media reports, the first subscribers will be able to test the service before the end of 2026, with the full commercial launch of the Rasvet satellite system planned for 2027.
It is worth mentioning that the Russian private company “ Office 1440 ” launched at the end of March 2026 the first batch of low orbit communications satellites consisting of 16 satellites within the “Rasvet” space constellation, which is planned to later include more than 250-300 satellites.
