The tower began operating six years later, on 15 January 1985.

The decision to construct the tower was made on 1 September 1971 in order to spread TV and radio signals to all over Uzbekistan.

Its architectural design is a product of the Terkhiev, Tsarukov & Semashko firm.

The tower has an observation deck located 97 metres (318 ft) above the ground.

It also belongs to the World Federation of Great Towers.