Information Services and Communications

The IT industry is one of the key segments in the Belarusian services sector.

On 21 December 2017, the Belarusian President signed Ordinance No. 8 to create even better conditions for the operation of the IT industry in the country. The document extended a special taxation regime for the HTP till 2049, expanded a list of permitted activities, and provided guarantees of non-interference of supervisory agencies in the operation of its resident companies.

Presidential Decree No. 102 of 12 April 2023 “On the development of the Hi-Tech Park” gave a new impetus to the development of the HTP. The document envisages a new strategic avenue of cooperation and the new organizational structure of the HTP.

The Belarusian telecom industry comprises organizations specializing in telephone technologies, television and radio broadcast, mobile and stationary Internet access.

More than 150 telecom carriers provide Internet access in Belarus. There are more than 3.2 million users of broadband Internet access.

2G and 3G mobile technologies cover 99.3% and 98.6% of Belarus’ territory respectively where 99.9% of the population lives. There are more than 11.8 million mobile users in Belarus. LTE (4G) technologies are available for 99% of the population.

Belarus has finished the transition to the HD digital video broadcasting. All users of cable television networks can enjoy a generally accessible package of television programs in the HD format.