In accordance with Presidential Decree No. UP-85 dated 06/03/2024, starting from January 1, 2025, telecommunications operators with mobile and (or) wired networks operating in Uzbekistan are granted the right to direct connection to international Internet networks for their own commercial needs, in full compliance with information and cybersecurity requirements.

The time requirements and conditions for participation in the experiment have been approved. In particular, telecommunications operators should:

organize Internet connection centers;

Provide at least 50% coverage of the population with backbone fiber-optic communication networks throughout the republic, including in hard-to-reach and remote areas, and have the infrastructure to provide broadband telecommunications services to the population.;

provide the necessary project and other documents to the working body of the State Unitary Enterprise "Uzbekiston telekommunikatsiya tarmoqlarini boshqarish respublika markazi".

The document was published in the National Database of Legislation in the official language and entered into force on 09/19/2025, Norma reports.