Mongolia has officially launched its 5G network, marking a major step forward in the country’s digital transformation. Licenses for 5G deployment have been granted to the 5 major telecom operators, Unitel, Mobicom, Skytel, GMobile, and ONDO.

🚶 Unitel Leads the Way

Mongolians first experienced 5G in 2022 when Unitel introduced the country’s very first 5G pilot site in Ulaanbaatar. A year later, the company expanded its efforts by rolling out pilot networks across all 21 provincial centers, laying the groundwork for today’s full-scale nationwide launch. Today, Unitel remains one of the country’s most extensive network operators, with an average of 79% of the population across the 21 provinces using its services in some form.

• 📃 A Vision for the Future: As the leading player in Mongolia’s 5G expansion, the CEO of Unitel Group said, “This launch marks the beginning of a new business ecosystem. 5G isn’t just about speed. It offers low-latency and high-capacity connectivity that opens new opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and education. It enables innovation, reduces costs, and supports broader economic growth.”

 ✅ Target for 2027

With this rollout, Mongolians now join over 2 billion people worldwide who have access to 5G services. As the technology becomes a key driver of innovation, Mongolia aims to achieve 5G coverage for 70% of its population by 2027.

• 🤲 5G technology promises dramatically faster speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability compared to previous generations. It is expected to revolutionize sectors such as healthcare, education, logistics, and manufacturing by enabling advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and remote operations.

Overall... Although Mongolia may be a latecomer to 5G compared to more developed nations, the opportunities and advancements following the rollout of this next-generation network promise significant progress and transformation ahead. With this milestone, Mongolia positions itself not just as a technology adopter but as a future-ready, connected nation prepared to harness the full potential of the digital age.