The development of telecommunication networks, combined with the constant improvement of computer technology is the basis for the formation of the national telecommunications infrastructure. At present trend of development of telecommunications networks is characterized by the association of various functions in the emerging integrated information and communications complex.

Constant expansion of the capacity of telecommunications lines, increased computing power of computers, development of information and telecommunication technologies, the increase in the number of users encourages telecommunications operators to lower prices for popular services to data services, including broadband access to the Internet and offer high quality new services.

Linkage program in the Republic of Belarus for 2006-2010 identified priority areas for the development of telecommunications in the near future - the development of data services and networks, cellular mobile telecommunication.

In order to create conditions for the development of national Internet segment of the Republic of Belarus is carried out continuous development of network infrastructure, ensuring the required quality and reliability of communication, as well as the provision of advanced services to exchange data, audio and video information.

The basis of any telecommunications networks are the primary network, a collection of lines and equipment systems of information transmission. Using the construction of fiber-optic communications equipment synchronous digital hierarchy allowed to build an initial network "ring" structure that provides maximum survivability and quality of communication.

The dynamic development of telecommunication networks based on the primary network, especially networks and data networks, cellular mobile telecommunication growth in circulation in the telecommunication network of information necessitated the upgrading of the primary telecommunications network in the direction of increasing the capacity of communication channels. Technology spectral multiplexing of channels of communication used by the national telecommunications operator of Beltelecom makes more efficient use of bandwidth fiber-optic cable. Using this technology will greatly increase the capacity of trunk lines for the development of networks and communication services in the Republic of Belarus for the future.

State of the art transmission systems of synchronous digital hierarchy implemented on the trunk and intra-primary networks, the urban telephone networks in all regional centers of the republic and the major cities, which enables cost-effectively develop secondary telecommunications network. In order to ensure access of rural population to modern telecommunications services, providing for the use of digital streams for operators of cellular communication, fiber-optic lines are being built and the village.

Simultaneously with the decision of an important social task of meeting citizens' applications for telephone installation, telephone networks have been retrofitted by replacing outdated telephone exchanges with digital, quality of telephone service, to expand the list of services while reducing operating costs. The level of digitalization of switching equipment at the local telephone network was 67 percent. Currently about 40 percent of subscribers electronic stations enjoy additional services of telecommunications. In 2006, all payphones in the country replaced the universal that allow local and long distance calls. By 2010 the capacity of electronic telephone exchanges will be not less than 80 percent of the total capacity of telephone exchange.

The number and variety of telecommunications services is the need for operators to pay particular attention to advertising services, marketing, flexible tariff policy. It can be noted that to date in the telecommunications market there have been fundamental changes - the transition from deficit to telecommunication services to telecommunications operators fight for customers.

The most popular service, data network is to provide access to the Internet, how to dial and leased line. The introduction of advanced DSL technology allows the cable with copper conductors used for the telephone subscriber to provide broadband access to the Internet. Given the continuous reduction of tariffs to provide for the use of digital streams and the cost of DSL modems that use already laid on the "last mile" cable with copper conductors and DSL modems in the next few years will be a key technology for broadband customers. The increasing popularity get broadband Internet access via ADSL technology (asymmetric digital subscriber line) and the organization of virtual corporate networks (VPN). Easy to install, free phone, megabit speeds and high quality of communication can meet the demand of the most demanding consumers. All regional and district centers established multiplexers for broadband access that allows to provide a popular service for the whole territory of the Republic of Belarus.

An important contribution to the development of national telecommunications infrastructure project will build a network of Metro Ethernet, which will significantly expand the range of services provided to subscribers. Basic set of network services Metro Ethernet - is: "voice + data + video". This project will provide opportunity to receive personalized services, that is, content that is attractive for the subscriber and is available at a convenient time.

In the Republic of Belarus is continuing rapid development of cellular mobile telecommunication network standard, GSM. The total number of subscribers of the three operators that provide these services to more than 6 million. Cellular mobile telecommunication covered area with a population of more than 93 percent of the population. Intense competition among operators of cellular communication enhances our list of services and lower costs, encourage operators to introduce new technologies. Company provides its customers with numerous services that make mobile communication more versatile and increase the possibility of using a cell phone.

Cellular mobile telecommunications market will evolve in the direction of the transition to the next generation of cellular communication - 3G. The project is constrained by the lack of 3G-free frequency resource. After a decision on the allocation of frequency resources will be developed conditions for the granting of frequencies for the organization of a network of third generation (3G).

In addition to technological measures, the development of telecommunications in the Republic of Belarus in 2010 will be determined by the legal reform of the market of telecommunications services, specializing in the development of competition and training for work in the conditions of accession of the Republic of Belarus to the World Trade Organization.