$38 million to be spent for expanding and improving the data transmission networks 

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers on approval of the main technical-economic parameters of feasibility study of investment projects “Improvement of Commutation Centers through IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)” and part of digital microwave apparatus project “Expansion of master and multiple data transmission networks” was adopted. 
 
The document was signed in accordance with the Resolution #951 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated November 23, 2018 “On measures to support the Japanese Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japanese commercial bank loans", as well as creating conditions for the accelerated development of modern information-communication technologies in the Republic, involving loans of the JBIC and Japanese commercial banks. 
 
According to the document: 
 
The above-mentioned resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan envisages implementation of projects on expanding the trunk network optical channels (DWDM) technology and expanding the technology of digital radio relays and “Improvement of Commutation Centers through IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)”. 
 
Total cost of the investment projects “Improvement of Commutation Centers through IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)” and part of digital microwave apparatus project “Expansion of master and multiple data transmission networks” consists of USD 38 041,90 thousand, including USD 28 488,43 thousand – price for the equipment and contract service, USD 8 537,73 thousand – contribution of the Republic of Uzbekistan to implementation of the project in the form of customs privileges, USD 1 015,74 thousand – financial expenses during the investment period and other costs; 
 
The JSC “Uzbektelekom” have concluded an agreement with the company “Toyota Tsusho Corporation” (Japan) – winner of the tender for the investment projects in the amount of 3 276 169 298,00 Japanese Yen ($28 448 428,68); 
 
The investment project is funded by the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japanese commercial banks under the guarantee of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 
 
According to the resolution, the followings have been established: 
 
The main technical-economic parameters of the investment projects “Improvement of Commutation Centers through IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)” and part of digital microwave apparatus project “Expansion of master and multiple data transmission networks”; 
 
Forecast timetable for repayment of the loan of the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) on the investment projects; 
 
Forecast timetable for repayment of the loan of the Japanese bank “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation” (SMBC) on the investment projects.