Ukraine’s plans to launch 5G in 2020 too

Ukrainian mobile communications operators and vendors selling network equipment believe that 5G communication could be launched in Ukraine in 2020 only in the specific area with specific functionality, and the pilot launch across Ukraine is possible only in two or three years. “If we set a task for ourselves, we can fulfill it next year … Read more

Vodafone Ukraine did not by Vega operator – competition agency representative

The Vodafone Ukraine mobile communications operator (PrJSC VF Ukraine) did not buy Vega Telecom (managed by PrJSC Farlep-Invest), Government Plenipotentiary of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine Maria Protsyshen has written on her Facebook page. “We want to inform you that we have already received an answer to our official request from VF Ukraine, which said … Read more

Mobile communications operator lifecell in partnership with IoT Ukraine launches first segment of national IoT network in Kyiv

The mobile communications operator lifecell jointly with IoT Ukraine (Internet of Things) start building the first segment of the national IoT network in Kyiv, the operator has reported on its website. The first stage of the joint project is to cover Kyiv city. The test launch of the network is scheduled for August. Under the … Read more

Three largest mobile communications operators receive 4G licenses for 1800 MHz band

The three largest Ukrainian mobile communications operators have received licenses authorizing them to implement 4G technology (LTE) in the 1800 MHz band. According to reports of the operators, the National Commission for Communications and Informatization Regulation (NCCR) on April 12, 2018 issued licenses for the use of radio frequency spectrum in the 1800 MHz band … Read more

NCCR to license 900 MHz, 2300MHz, 800 MHz bands for new communications technologies

The National Commission for Communications and Informatization Regulation (NCCR) expects that the next stage of introduction of 4G communications in Ukraine will be for the 900 MHz band. “The next priority is the 900 MHz band. We are working on it. As soon as all preparation works are completed, we will present a plan how … Read more

Three largest mobile operators pay almost UAH 5.5 bln for 4G in 1800 MHz band

The three largest Ukrainian mobile operators on March 6 undertook to pay UAH 5.434 billion for 4G licenses in the 1800 MHz band. According to an Interfax-Ukraine correspondent, the persons who received the right to trading by voice on behalf of the operators were President of Kyivstar Peter Chernyshov, Lifecell CEO Ismet Yazici and Vodafone-Ukraine … Read more

Kyvistar to send UAH 2.2 bln to pay dividends for 2011, 2015, 2016

The mobile communications operator Kyivstar will send UAH 2.212 billion to pay dividends for 2011, 2015 and 2016, including UAH 711.858 million for 2011, UAH 1.232 billion for 2015 and UAH 267.798 million for 2016, the company has reported in the information disclosure system of the National Commission for Securities and the Stock Market. The … Read more

Three largest mobile operators pay almost UAH 2.5 bln at 4G tender for 2,600 MHz range

The top three largest mobile communications operators Kyivstar, Vodafone-Ukraine and lifecell paid UAH 2.456 billion for 80 MHz in the 2,600 MHz frequency rate for the right to develop 4G communications standard. An Interfax-Ukraine correspondent has reported that lifecell bought two lots for 30 MHz for UAH 909.25 million, Kyivstart bought three lots for 30 … Read more

First 4G tender to be held on Jan 31

The opening of envelopes with price offers from mobile communications operators for the introduction of 4G connection in Ukraine will take place on January 31 this year, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said. “When I was elected president, Ukraine didn’t have 3G connection because of corruption. Shortly, we will open the envelope for 4G connection. … Read more

Vodafone Ukraine, lifecell to fight for seven lots at 4G tender for 2,600 MHz range, Kyivstar for six

The top three mobile communications operators has submitted applications for six lots 10 MHz each, and only Vodafone-Ukraine and lifecell would fight for the seventh lot of 20 MHz, according to tender documents posted on the website of the National Commission for Communications and Informatization Regulation (NCCR). According to the decision of the regulator, Vodafone-Ukraine … Read more