KYIV. Feb 24 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The largest mobile communications operator Kyivstar has proposed to the National Commission for Communications and Informatization Regulation (NCCR) to distribute some of its frequency bands in the 1,800 MHz range between Vodafone Ukraine and lifecell for introduction of 4G communications, Kyivstar President Petro Chernyshov has said on his Facebook page.
“We proposed to the commission and other operators to share Kyivstar’s frequency bands in the 1,800 MHz range for creating equal conditions for the introduction of 4G. I shall be honest with you. It would be difficult for us. We understand that we should move forward, introduce new technologies and catch the rest of the world,” he said.
He said that if the 4G tender is held only for the 2,600 MHz range, the network coverage will be only in large cities due to small radius of towers in this range.
“The one thing is left: to find common ground with one of the market players, support and understanding of NCCR in distribution of frequencies in line with the needs of subscribers,” Chernyshov said.
According to Vodafone Ukraine, Kyivstar uses 51% of frequency bands in the 1,800 MHz range, Vodafone Ukraine – 32% and lifecell – 17% fit to introduce 4G communications.
