Uzbekistan held negotiations with Viasat, Amazon Leo, Ericsson, and 77 Construction USA Corp. on the development of telecommunications infrastructure. Meetings between Dilshod Kuryozov, Director of the Agency for Telecommunications Regulation, and company representatives took place in Samarkand on the sidelines of the C5+1 summit. The main topics included satellite internet, expanding communication coverage, modernizing mobile networks, and training specialists.

With Viasat, discussions focused on the application of satellite communications in aviation and the public sector, as well as providing internet to remote areas where terrestrial network capabilities are limited. The meeting with an Amazon Leo representative explored the prospects of high-speed, low-latency broadband access. Such technologies can expand internet access for the population and businesses and support the development of electronic government services.

Negotiations with Ericsson touched upon the implementation of 4G and 5G, modernization of network cores, cloud software solutions, and the creation of private wireless networks for enterprises. With a representative of 77 Construction USA Corp., cybersecurity, training of qualified personnel, and the development of energy systems were discussed. No agreements, specific investments, or project implementation timelines were reported following the meetings.