How many 5G base stations does Ukraine Communication have

Is 5G available in Ukraine?

As 5G is not yet available for general use in Ukraine, no particular actions have been taken to ensure access. Prior to the introduction of martial law, several 5G testing points (labs) had been launched in 2021 in cooperation with telecom companies.

Is Russia stalling Ukraine's 5G plans?

While many operators across Europe have focused on launching 5G networks, the same can’t be said for Ukraine. Speaking to DCD, Stanislav Prybytko, director general of the directorate for mobile broadband for Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, explains that the war with Russia has stalled the country's 5G goals.

How many base stations are there in Ukraine?

"We’ve had more than 10 percent of our sites completely or partially destroyed,” explains Sasha Ananyev, head of the network operation department at Vodafone Ukraine. That’s roughly 1,400 base stations, and does not include base stations located in Donetsk and Luhansk, areas that have been occupied by Russia since 2014.

Will Latvia support Ukraine's 5G network?

Support for the development of its 5G network is also coming from Latvia. During the 5G Techritory event in October, which was held in Riga, Latvia, Ukraine signed an MoU with the Latvia government, which will see the latter provide support to rebuild Ukraine's telecoms infrastructure.