AEK announces One Macedonia as winner of the national tender for the 5G network

2026-01-15 11:49:53Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The Agency for Electronic Communications (AEK) officially announced that One Macedonia, a subsidiary of the 4iG Group, has been declared the winner of the tender for the deployment of the first 5G Standalone (SA) network in North Macedonia. This decision marks a historic moment in advancing secure and sustainable digital connectivity for the future across the region.

Through this process, One Macedonia, the sole participant in the tender, can build and operate one of the most advanced and secure 5G standalone (5G SA) networks in the region. Earlier, One Macedonia announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Ericsson for strategic cooperation in the planning, design and deployment of the new network. The implementation of the 5G network and the launch of commercial services are planned to begin at the end of March 2027, with a long-term plan that aims for full coverage of urban and transport corridors by 2030 and nationwide high-speed internet access by 2032. The project aims to provide fast, reliable and secure mobile connectivity that meets the needs of citizens, institutions and businesses, while ensuring compliance with European standards and values. The new network will be designed to provide a sustainable, secure and future-oriented digital infrastructure that supports innovation and long-term economic growth.

The deployment of 5G and the launch of commercial services are scheduled to begin at the end of March 2027, based on a long-term plan that aims for full coverage of urban areas and major transport corridors by 2030, as well as nationwide access to high-speed internet by 2032. The project aims to provide fast, reliable and secure mobile connectivity that meets the needs of citizens, institutions and businesses, in line with European standards and values. The new network will be designed as a sustainable and future-oriented digital infrastructure to support innovation and long-term economic growth.

As part of 4iG Group, one of the leading technology and telecommunications companies in the Central and Eastern European region, One Macedonia will contribute to strengthening the digital ecosystem of North Macedonia and accelerating the country's technological development. 4iG Group already operates under the One brand throughout the Western Balkans, offering fixed and mobile services in Albania and mobile services in Montenegro.

About 4iG Group

4iG Plc, a company with mainly Hungarian capital, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, is the leading telecommunications and info-communications group in Hungary and the Western Balkans, and one of the leading companies in the digital, knowledge-based economy. Listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange, the Group’s innovative approach and its position as the leading integrator of telecommunications and information technology systems in Hungary make it a leading provider of digital transformation in the region. As the owner of ONE Montenegro and ONE Albania, 4iG Group is the market leader in telecommunications and info-communications services in the Western Balkans, serving approximately 2.2 million customers and 400,000 businesses in these two countries.

The 4iG Group is committed to building networks using technology from reliable and secure sources within the framework of the "Clean Network" initiative. With over 8,000 qualified professionals, 4iG offers high-level telecommunications and info-communication services, built to adapt to the constantly evolving needs of the markets in which it operates. The Group's dynamic expansion strategy has consolidated its position as a key player in the telecommunications sector, both in Hungary and in the Western Balkans.


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