Uzbekistan’s telecommunications and digital services sector experienced rapid growth throughout 2025, reaching a total value of $6.46 billion—a 22.7% increase year-on-year. Tashkent remains the primary market, accounting for $4.70 billion of this revenue. On February 9, 2026, operator Ucell announced a major infrastructure expansion with the commercial launch of 5G services in Termez, a key southern city. The network utilizes new base stations in the city center and business districts, delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps with minimal latency.
The expansion in Termez is part of a broader trend of technological advancement in Uzbekistan. Following its initial 5G launch in 2021, Ucell has expanded coverage to Samarkand, Fergana, and Kokand. Meanwhile, other major players are also scaling their B2B and AI capabilities. Veon’s subsidiary, Beeline Uzbekistan, recently launched BuildX—a software development firm headquartered in Tashkent's IT Park focused on creating export-ready AI solutions. Beeline also unveiled a new Network Operations Center (NOC) in Tashkent that provides 24/7 monitoring for over 5,850 base stations.
The country’s digital economy is further supported by government efforts to ease data localization rules for global payment platforms and strengthen fintech infrastructure through partnerships between UZCARD and international organizations like the CDTI. Additionally, the Asian Development Bank is collaborating with Uzbekistan on tax digitalization projects. These combined efforts in infrastructure, software development, and regulatory reform are designed to establish Uzbekistan as a leading technology hub in Central Asia.
The expansion in Termez is part of a broader trend of technological advancement in Uzbekistan. Following its initial 5G launch in 2021, Ucell has expanded coverage to Samarkand, Fergana, and Kokand. Meanwhile, other major players are also scaling their B2B and AI capabilities. Veon’s subsidiary, Beeline Uzbekistan, recently launched BuildX—a software development firm headquartered in Tashkent's IT Park focused on creating export-ready AI solutions. Beeline also unveiled a new Network Operations Center (NOC) in Tashkent that provides 24/7 monitoring for over 5,850 base stations.
The country’s digital economy is further supported by government efforts to ease data localization rules for global payment platforms and strengthen fintech infrastructure through partnerships between UZCARD and international organizations like the CDTI. Additionally, the Asian Development Bank is collaborating with Uzbekistan on tax digitalization projects. These combined efforts in infrastructure, software development, and regulatory reform are designed to establish Uzbekistan as a leading technology hub in Central Asia.