Why is communication becoming more expensive and when will spam end? Wellcome coverage area 3g

Today I would like to tell a little about a mobile operator called velcom. This is one of the most popular operators in Belarus. If translated from English, this operator sounds like “welcome”. A good and high-quality operator, which has an excellent coverage map, welcomes everyone who wants to become part of a large family of their subscribers.

It is this mobile operator that provides the highest quality services in the mobile communications market. Since 2014, the number of users has crossed the 5 million mark. The main competitor of this operator can only be MTS. Life also shows good competition. All of them try to provide users with only the highest quality communication on the mobile services market.

Coverage map

I would also like to talk a little about the Internet coverage map from the Velcom mobile operator. The information is quite new and all statistics are recorded on the first of July this year. It can be said, based on the information received, that almost the entire territory of the Republic of Belarus will have good mobile Internet. Which contributes to all users to get excellent access to all the benefits of the Internet.

Of course, there are such territories and zones where the level of Internet data transmission is not at the highest level. But the company does not stand still and takes all necessary measures to improve its activities and in no case keep up with its most important competitors.

The most accurate information regarding the coverage map can be viewed at any time on the official website of the Velcom mobile operator. All statistics and information are updated and improved from time to time. The company constantly conducts a report on its activities to all its subscribers.

On this map you will find all points with high-speed network coverage.

Therefore, if you have problems with coverage, check the presence of your region on the map. If it is, then contact the Velcom operator's hotline to solve the problem.

). And this means that the almost six-month monopoly of another operator in the field of high-speed mobile Internet has ended. Now the subscriber has the right to choose not only tariffs, but also the operator. That is why, I will analyze how 3G networks have managed to develop in our country at the moment. Tariffs will be compared a little later, because. there is a very large amount of material to turn out.

I will separately consider the 2G and 3G networks of operators, because. if in the first one the access speed rarely exceeds 30 Kbytes per second, then in the second one it can reach more than 2000 Kbytes and very much depends on the subscriber's terminal equipment.

3G network covers 28 cities, where 55% of the population of our country lives. By the end of the year, they promise to increase this figure to 60%. In Minsk and Gomel, technology is available (up to 22 megabits), and in all the rest, and. As you can see from the map, these are all more or less large cities, with their suburbs:

The operator's 2G network is much better developed. This is 82.5% of the country's territory or 99.1% of the urban population. All base stations support EDGE technology:

The 3G network, literally, is being launched at the time of writing these lines in only two cities - Minsk and Gomel. As with life:), HSPA+ technology is available:

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But with a 2G network, everything is much better. I could not find the numbers right away, but the coverage is definitely more than 95% of the country's territory. Most base stations support EDGE technology:

The only operator in Belarus today that does not have a 3G network. From my own observations, I can say that the existing 2G network is currently overloaded. This is especially felt in the sleeping areas of large cities in the evening. Therefore, I do not recommend using the services of this operator until it has its own 3G network.

The operator's 2G network covers over 95% of:

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Yota 2G, 3G and 4G coverage

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Coverage Tele2 2G, 3G and 4G

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Beeline 2G, 3G and 4G coverage map

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Tinkoff coverage areas 2G, 3G and 4G

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How to use the card MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Beeline, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

• Yota:
  • Iota 2G
  • Iota 3G
  • Iota 4G
• Megaphone:
  • Megaphone 3G
  • Megaphone 4G
  • Megaphone 4G+
• MTS:
  • MTS 2G
  • MTS 3G
  • MTS 4G
• Tele 2:
  • Tele2 2G
  • Tele2 3G
  • Tele2 4G
• Rostelecom:
  • RTK 2G
  • RTK 3G
  • RTK 4G
• Sberbank:
  • Sberbank 2G
  • Sberbank 3G
  • Sberbank 4G
• beeline:
  • Beeline 2G
  • Beeline 3G
  • Beeline 4G
• TTC:
  • TTK 2G
  • TTK 3G
  • TTK 4G
• sky link:
• Volna:
  • Volna 2G
  • Volna 3G
  • Volna 4G
• KTKRU:
  • KTKRU 2G
  • KTKRU 3G
• win mobile:
  • Win 2G
  • Windows 3G
  • Windows 4G
• Tinkoff Mobile:
  • Tinkoff 2G
  • Tinkoff 3G
  • Tinkoff 4G
• Danycom Mobile:
  • Danycom 2G
  • Danycom 3G
  • Danycom 4G

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Operator zones are disabled by default by default. When you select 4G, you will see the LTE coverage areas and the approximate location of the towers. The location is automatically determined by geolocation tools.

Buttons

At the top of the Map there are buttons for other mobile Internet operators. When pressed, the layer of the communication network location zone is loaded.

By determining the best coverage area, you can overlay layers of different operators on top of each other. Easily determine which operator suits you.

Coating color MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Beeline, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

At the bottom of the Coverage Map there are hint pictures with the color background of each operator. Be careful when turning on the Coverage of several layers of Communication Maps at the same time. By enabling or disabling the operator buttons, accurately determine the most convenient operator for you - MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2.

Coverage area Megaphone 2G, 3G and 4G

Cellular networks and mobile Internet have become widespread. Almost every inhabitant of this region has smartphones and tablets. To compare information from official sources, we recommend that you look at the Megafon coverage map on the website of this provider.

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Coverage area MTS 2G, 3G and 4G

MTS network coverage is updated regularly. Our visitors can see the newest map of this mobile operator. The color scheme is distributed in the following order:

Red LTE, pink 3G, pale pink 2G. When viewing the map, you see a list of available coverages of mobile operators and the Internet.

On the buttons there is a separate choice of networks 2G, 3G, LTE. They have a characteristic sign next to the name of the operator. Clicking on the button will open a tab with available Internet standards to choose from.

All available communication standards are marked on the photo. By pressing again, you can cancel the selected network, showing the one you need.

Coverage Accuracy MTS, Megafon, Yota, Tele2, Rostelecom, Sberbank, SkyLink

Tele2 network coverage accuracy has been fixed, for comparison we recommend going to the company's official website
P.S. — 03/01/2018 mvno (virtual cellular operator) coverage added Sberbank-Let's talk (2G, 3G, 4G), from 09/26/2018 the official name is SBERMobile.
12/21/2016 - Rostelecom coverage maps (2G, 3G, 4G) and SkyLink (LTE-450 MHz. Moscow, Krasnodar and adjacent regions have been added. Coverage is growing - you can always determine more precisely on our map)).
01/28/2018 — Coverage of the Republic of Crimea has been updated.
05/16/2018 - Trial Coverage of the 2G, 3G, 4G Beeline zone has been added.
06/01/2018 — The network coverage of the new mobile virtual operator TTK has appeared on our map.
08/19/2018 - Added detailed coverage of the zone of Crimean operators: Volna mobile (Volna) - site, Krymtelecom (KTKRU) - site, WIn mobile (WIN) - site.
04/06/2019 - Tinkoff Mobile cellular MVNO coverage appeared.
10/31/2019 - Beeline network coverage has been updated. Now the zones of this cellular provider in a familiar and convenient format.
Idea and development

The mobile operator velcom is negotiating its participation in the implementation of the LTE (4G) network in Belarus. This was announced on February 4 at a meeting with journalists in Minsk by the deputy general director for technical issues of the unitary enterprise "Velkom" Christian Lake, BelaPAN reports.

"We are consulting with beCloud and are currently awaiting a commercial offer from them. But let me state that the 140 base stations that they have in Minsk is a volume that is significantly less than the 640 base stations that they have in Minsk owns velcom. Negotiations are also ongoing with the regulator," Lake said.

"When we receive permission to launch LTE, we will certainly inform you about it. But in order for you to understand the scale of the negotiations, for example, negotiations on the introduction of the UMTS-900 standard took us seven years," said the Deputy General Director " Velkom".

In December 2015, velcom received permission from the State Commission for Radio Frequencies to use UMTS-900 technology and an additional frequency resource for this technology. The introduction of 3G in the 900 MHz band will significantly expand 3G coverage on almost the entire territory of Belarus. The UMTS-900 standard makes it possible to effectively cover the countryside, as well as hard-to-reach areas and premises with 3G communications.

As for the prospects for the development of LTE (4G) technology, when approaching its deployment, according to Christian Lake, "we should not forget about the realities and real needs of consumers." "It's a very beautiful picture when you can show that the network speed is 100 megabits per second. But let's not forget about the real needs," he added.

"Yes, new technologies are coming, 4K resolution images, the demand for mobile data transmission will increase. That is why we continue to upgrade our network and equipment. In this case, it is UMTS-900 technology, which will provide stable 3G communications throughout the country But the modernization of our equipment is carried out in such a way that, subject to the adaptation of the software, it will allow the introduction of LTE and other new technologies," said the Deputy General Director for Technical Issues of the unitary enterprise Velcom.

The LTE Advanced (4G) network was put into commercial operation in Belarus on December 17. Its construction was carried out by the first infrastructure operator beCloud for subsequent provision for use by all interested operators.

At the moment, only MTS has shown interest. However, the Ministry of Communications is counting on the early connection of all Belarusian mobile operators to the LTE Advanced network being created. At the start of LTE, 150 base stations provided coverage.

A few weeks ago, Belarusian operators responded to our offer and agreed to answer questions that concern readers of Onliner.by. Velcom was the first to cope with the difficult task! It's time to find out the truth about Internet subscriptions, the loyalty program for "old" subscribers and rumors that the company is seriously thinking about cryptocurrency mining.

It should be noted that all operators found themselves in equal conditions: velcom, MTS and life:) received from us 30 questions each, which we selected from more than 400 messages from our readers. Among the most topical and frequently encountered are questions to all three companies about Internet subscriptions. Our readers also often asked how quickly a connection will appear in a particular region of the country, on a particular street. Alas, it is problematic to answer these rather narrow questions within the framework of one article - it is better to address the relevant requests to technical support services.

Subscriptions and spam

Rates

Connection quality

Service

Subscriptions and spam

-=Spam=-: When will internet subscriptions be removed?

In the velcom network, the format for issuing Internet subscriptions is transparent and requires double verification by the subscriber. When using the "Internet Subscription" service, the user enters a certain Internet resource with general information about the service, its cost, as well as information on how to refuse it. The subscriber must first confirm his agreement with the rules for the provision of the service by ticking the appropriate field of the web page, and then subscribe by clicking the "Subscribe" icon. In this case, the subscriber can interrupt the subscription process using the "Exit" button. Immediately after activating the service, the subscriber receives an SMS with information about what subscription the user has, how much the service costs and how to unsubscribe from it. In addition, an SMS with the same information is received on every 29th day of subscription, thus reminding the subscriber to activate the paid service and giving him the right to choose throughout the entire period of using the service.

Rauf_k: What percentage of users constantly use paid subscription content (we are talking about wap-clicks, etc.)? What percentage of users have set a ban on paid subscriptions?

This information is included in the list of information constituting the commercial secret of the enterprise.

ZaGImP: Why can't you remove the ability to send SMS to short numbers? Basically, these numbers are used for fraudulent schemes.

The service of short text messaging (including short numbers) along with the voice service is a basic service provided by velcom to all subscribers by default. Sending SMS to short numbers is used in the case of various voting, registration as a tool for sending an application for receiving another service, in banking and for other purposes. At the same time, the operator is interested in the fact that the use of the service takes place in conditions that are comfortable for the client, therefore, it takes a number of measures (from technical to educational) in order to prevent the occurrence of unexpected situations for the subscriber related to the use of the service due to unconscious actions or due to for ignorance about the features of its provision. In addition, before sending an SMS to a short number, most modern devices additionally inform the user with a corresponding inscription (for example, “Additional funds may be withdrawn. Confirm sending?”). But even in exceptional cases, when there are questions about the process of connection/operation of individual services, velcom makes every effort to resolve the situation as soon as possible.

Contact details of customers, including phone numbers, various stores, salons, services, etc. are obtained mainly from the customers themselves, who register in various promotions, discount programs and projects, giving consent to such mailings. Therefore, in case of receiving unsolicited advertising SMS-mailings, subscribers can independently apply directly to the organization that initiates the sending of messages. Along with this, when a client contacts velcom operator regarding the receipt of such mailing, the company independently takes measures to exclude the subscriber from the list of recipients.

Rates

ililili: Why is the dollar exchange rate stagnant (plus/minus), while communication is getting more expensive?

The increase in tariffs in all sectors of the economy, including mobile communications, depends on many factors. This process is based primarily on the costs associated with maintaining the quality of the services provided (tariffs are adjusted taking into account the increase in the cost of providing services), and is carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus (tariffs are not tied to the US dollar exchange rate). Tariffs for cellular mobile telecommunications services are set by the telecommunications operator independently in the form of tariffs (tariff plans) for individual services or a list of cellular mobile telecommunications services (clause 80 of the Rules for the provision of telecommunications services, approved by the Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus dated August 17, 2006 No. 1055 (ed. from 01/23/2017)). When adjusting tariffs, velcom takes into account the competitive environment in the provision of mobile services, adheres to a balanced policy and seeks to minimize the increase levels, focusing on customer satisfaction.

Kenny_McKormic: Is there any idea to make a tariff constructor where you can choose the services you need yourself?

Many velcom tariff plans already allow using additional options in the "constructor" mode (traffic packages, minutes to different directions, SMS, "separate account" services, additional services such as VOKA, Zvooq and others). At the same time, practice shows that in most cases, subscribers still prefer offers designed in the form of tariff plans.

Lost12: Is it planned to launch a tariff with unlimited internet and an adequate price? Not "Smart Infinite", not "Business Class" and not unlimited for a day, but the usual affordable tariff?

velcom operator is constantly improving and updating its product portfolio. For example, a new lemon tariff plan was recently launched with attractive conditions for active users of mobile Internet and social networks. There will be more and more such proposals.

XIMEP: The cost of an interconnect (a call to another network) is 2 kopecks per minute. Operators are thinking of reducing tariffs for interconnect?

In fact, this is already happening - more and more tariff plans in velcom's product portfolio include either minute packages or unlimited voice traffic for calls to all networks. The company observes an intensive growth in the volume of calls to other networks, mainly due to the traffic of such tariff plans. As a result, the average price per minute for users of these products is decreasing.

Alex_navigator: Recently, there were rumors that a tax on the use of the Internet was being prepared, because because of instant messengers and social networks, people began to call less and use SMS and MMS less. Is it so?

The Ministry of Taxes and Duties of the Republic of Belarus is responsible for regulation and management in the field of taxation, so this issue is beyond the competence of velcom.

palindrom: Will there be integrated tariffs with mobile and home internet?

velcom is working in this direction. In the near future, it is planned to complete the unification of client bases on a single billing system, which will allow integrating mobile and fixed products and, accordingly, offering complex tariffs to subscribers.

Brelonni: When is it planned to introduce the accumulation of unused Internet traffic included in the tariff plan? The subscriber paid for it, but at the end of the month it burns out.

According to velcom experts, the possibility of accumulating unused Internet traffic is not a very popular service. If the subscriber regularly has a significant amount of Internet traffic included in the subscription fee, this means that he is not using the current tariff plan optimally. In such cases, the client is advised to consider changing the tariff plan.

dimahist: What does velcom plan to do with the "Privet" line: revive, heal or kill?

The line of tariff plans "PRIVET" is still popular among the company's subscribers, especially in the regions and medium-sized cities, so the line will remain in the medium term. In addition, a number of products under the velcom brand operate on the PRIVET platform.

User00: Why do your home internet tariffs force you to connect a lot of unnecessary services? I need access to the Internet, and I also have to buy a subscription to digital TV, antivirus, and so on.

Most users have a need for access to the Internet and television. Tariff plans for velcom for home are developed taking into account the needs of most customers and include a range of services at once.

This confirms the fact that if there is a tariff plan in the portfolio that includes unlimited Internet at speeds up to 50 Mbps, a Wi-Fi router for use and access to internal services, most customers still choose a comprehensive offer. It is easy, convenient and profitable to connect a package of services from one operator at once.

AlenPHOTO: Why don't you have TP without a monthly fee? Why is it impossible to switch from velcom to "Privet" (while from "Privet" it is possible)?

velcom's product portfolio includes tariff plans without a monthly fee - this is the "PRIVET" line. In addition, from time to time the company launches offers (“Annual Subscription”, etc.), for which the subscription fee is not charged during the period of the promotion. Since the provision of "PRIVET" services is carried out on the basis of a separate intellectual platform, to which certain ranges of numbers are assigned, the transition from the velcom tariff plan to the tariff plan of the "PRIVET" line is currently not possible due to technical reasons. The platform serving velcom tariff plans does not have such a restriction, therefore, the tariff plan of the “PRIVET” line is changed to the tariff plan of the velcom line.

Connection quality

MakcimUM: Why, when the connection is lost during the conversation, I have to call back and pay again for the first minute? It turns out that you have to pay several times for low-quality communication?!

The probability of disconnection during a conversation on a mobile phone in the velcom network is insignificant (0.08% according to the data for the 1st quarter of 2018), which, accordingly, cannot provoke a noticeable increase in the subscriber's bill. As a rule, such situations are associated either with the mobile equipment of one of the interlocutors, including incorrect settings, or with the location of the person (terrain, features of urban development, etc.). Besides, currently velcom offers its customers a number of tariff plans, the subscription fee of which includes unlimited calls to all networks, which makes such situations practically irrelevant. Also, if necessary (for example, if the subscriber does not have enough funds on his balance to reconnect), you can use the free services “Waiting for a call” and “Connected again”.

ks100801: When will at least the main routes and directions of the railway be covered?

To date, all major highways of the country of type M are covered with mobile communications of the GSM and UMTS standard in accordance with the parameters defined in STB1904-2011. The last global improvement of 3G network coverage, including those affecting highways, was carried out at the beginning of April this year. Work to improve the quality of the pavement along the railway is planned for 2018-2019.

Berik1: When will there be communication in the Minsk metro between stations?

The project to provide mobile communications to all hauls of the Minsk metro is divided into three equal parts between all three Belarusian mobile operators. According to velcom experts, the commercial launch of mobile communications in metro tunnels, given the technical complexity of the project, will take place no earlier than 2019.

Cheshir88: I heard that you are planning to shut down the 2G network. How long will it take and how will you deal with customers who do not have 3G capable phones?

Progress does not stand still. The popularity of the GSM network, due to its wide coverage and support from manufacturers, is really starting to fade. This is facilitated by such factors as the expansion of 3G network coverage, the availability of broadband mobile Internet, as well as the growth in the number of modern mobile devices. At the same time, the velcom operator does not plan to turn off 2G in the next few years, and after some time, if such a decision is made, it will make every effort to minimize possible negative consequences for its subscribers.

Eraiser: Why don't they launch Wi-Fi Calling or calls through operators' applications in Belarus? Has velcom already announced this service? (At the time of compiling the list of questions, the operator has not yet announced VoWiFi. - Note Onliner.by.)

Wi-Fi calls based on VoWiFi technology (Voice over Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi Calling) have become available to velcom subscribers since mid-April this year. Using the new service, you can make Wi-Fi calls to mobile and landline numbers even without access to mobile communications. You can also make calls to other countries, as well as send SMS. In this case, the function of a base station is performed by a standard router or a public velcom hotspot. Under current law, Wi-Fi calls can only be made from the company's fixed network.

Romashelkovskij: When will 4G be available?

At present, velcom is ready to launch its own 4G network. However, the introduction of commercial operation of LTE technology can be implemented only after obtaining the appropriate license. For its part, Velcom Unitary Enterprise continues to negotiate a national license to provide LTE coverage throughout the country and guarantee its customers a high quality 4G network.

ALSET: If you are given the green light to provide 4G services, how quickly can you deploy the network and what kind of coverage should you expect? Will there be coverage like in 3G or only in large cities?

In case of obtaining a national license for the use of LTE technology, velcom will need 3-6 months to deploy a 4G network. At the first stage, the network will cover more than 60% of the territory of Belarus, where about 96% of the country's population lives.

Service

Rauf_k: What percentage of users listen to voice messages at least once a month? Why is voicemail enabled by default?

The velcom operator strives not to lose a single call, therefore, if it is impossible to establish a connection with the subscriber, the call is forwarded to voice mail. This is not a unique algorithm, many operators use it, and it justifies itself. According to statistics, almost all velcom subscribers who receive a message via voice mail listen to it. Therefore, if it is impossible to establish a connection, we recommend using voice mail: do not end the call, but leave a message.

nano3D: How long will the caller hear "number ported" when porting a number?

Features of the provision of the "Number portability" service, including those related to the corresponding autoinformer, are regulated by the Rules for the provision of telecommunication services, approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus dated 17.08.2006 No. 1055. According to these rules, the telecommunications operator must inform the subscriber about the outgoing call to the subscriber number transferred to the network of another operator. At the same time, this norm does not allow the operator to turn off the autoinformer, and the subscriber - to arbitrarily refuse it.

Adelante: Will you make virtual SIM cards to work with Apple Watch?

eSIM technology, which is used, for example, in the new Apple Watch, is currently only available in countries in South and North America, as well as parts of Europe (about 10 countries). At present, A1 Telekom Austria Group, which includes velcom, is also working on the eSIM project. Nevertheless, the distribution of this solution to the market of our country depends both on the current legislation and on the situation on the market.

nwcDragon: Why don't you do promotions for "old" subscribers?

velcom has always treated its current subscribers with care. Among the largest campaigns for "old" customers in recent years are 50 million minutes and the same number of megabytes on the occasion of the completion of the construction of the largest 3G network in the country, 10 thousand minutes within the velcom network as an eco-bonus for a properly disposed old phone, and comfortable gifts for 600 first velcom subscribers from different cities of Belarus who have been using the company's mobile communications for over 18 years. In addition, existing velcom subscribers have a number of other advantages: the possibility of buying more expensive mobile equipment by installments, the possibility of paying for communication services upon their use, and others.

999999: When will velcom make a TWIN card that works simultaneously on two devices?

The demand for such services is rapidly declining both in the Belarusian market and in the markets of other countries. This is due to the fact that modern smartphones make it easy to distribute Internet traffic and transmit voice to other devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

HardGinger: Why does the company allow you to go into the red with the advance payment method? Why is there a technical possibility to stop the provision of services on "Privetah", but not on other tariffs?

It takes some time to process information about consumed services in the billing system. In this regard, information about the personal account balance is updated after making calls / establishing an Internet session / sending SMS. A rapid increase in debt is possible if a subscriber consumes a number of expensive services in a short period of time (for example, several SMS messages are sent to service numbers, a long Internet session is initiated, etc.). In this regard, it is not possible to notify the client that the balance of the personal account is exactly 0 rubles (or disconnect it from communication at that moment).

The provision of services to PRIVET subscribers is carried out on the basis of a separate intellectual platform that allows customers to use the services only with a positive balance.

AlenPHOTO: Why divide the minutes included in the monthly fee into 3G and 2G networks?

By the end of 2016, velcom had built the largest 3G network in the country. This technology made it possible to use the frequency resource more efficiently when using both voice and data services, providing subscribers with new opportunities for communication. Thus, mass coverage with a high-quality 3G network made it possible to offer subscribers products and solutions for profitable calls and Internet in 3G. In addition, such proposals have stimulated subscribers to change their phones to more modern ones, which will further facilitate the abandonment of the 2G standard. At the same time, velcom operator plans to revise the configuration of some tariffs in the direction of simplification in the near future.

exActorD: Why is the blocking of the SIM card slot not removed when buying a phone in installments after 100% payment?

Blocking the SIM card slot, or SIM-lock, is a software restriction that can be set in the equipment sold by cellular operators. It is set by the manufacturer and is a technical specification of the phone. Availability of SIM-lock on telephones sold by a mobile operator allows velcom to offer such equipment to customers at the best price. Upon payment by the client of the cost of equipment, this restriction is not automatically canceled, since velcom is a seller and does not take actions aimed at changing the software or technical characteristics of the equipment being sold. In general, it is worth noting that this practice using SIM-lock was popular in 2013-2014. Currently, this restriction is practically not used.

KiraFF: has velcom seriously started mining cryptocurrency or is it a rumor?

Despite the fact that velcom does not consider the direction of cryptocurrency generation (mining), in April 2016 the company began to implement the concept of "more than a mobile operator". The development strategy is aimed at business diversification and development of new high-tech areas. One of the key areas is the provision of services in the field of information and communication technologies for the digitalization of Belarus. Possessing unique skills and knowledge of a team of professionals, geo-distributed highly reliable infrastructure throughout the country, velcom is ready to implement ICT projects of any complexity, including those related to mining: from providing racks for equipment placement to allocation of computing power of the "cloud" infrastructure, including using specialized hardware and software solutions.