During his visit to North Mitrovica, Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lučić expressed strong support for the company’s employees amid increasing pressure from the administration of Aljbin Kurti. Lučić stated that the Kurti administration is attempting to complicate the operations of Serbian institutions, including MTS doo.
Lučić visited the MTS branch office in North Mitrovica, where he met with employees and customers. He emphasized that the company is performing very well in Kosovo, currently serving over 30,000 households. “I am here today to personally support our workers and to assure them that Telekom Srbija stands firmly behind them. Despite attempts over the past two years to shut us down, we continue to operate with over 250 employees and a strong customer base,” Lučić said.
He acknowledged the ongoing pressure from the Kurti administration aimed at disrupting the work of Serbian institutions. “Given the tense situation, it is expected that they would try to hinder our operations, but we are fully committed to preventing any interference,” he added.
Lučić also announced that on May 21 and 22, he plans to hold meetings with the new American administration to address the company’s challenges in Kosovo. A key issue is the approval of the third telecommunications license, which would enable the rollout of high-quality 5G services across Kosovo and Metohija.
“We have strong support from American and European institutions for advancing 5G technology in the Western Balkans. I am confident that we will secure the license by next year, which benefits everyone involved,” Lučić stated.
He stressed the significance of 5G development and noted that MTS is currently the only company capable of delivering this technology in Kosovo. According to him, the Kurti administration is deliberately delaying the issuance of the third license, but ultimately, they will have to grant it.
“Delaying the license indefinitely is not a realistic option. Sooner or later, they will have to approve it,” Lučić concluded.
