MAP OF INTERNET COVERINGS OF UKRAINIAN BASIC MOBILE OPERATORS IN JAN 2021
Map of internet coverings of Ukrainian basic mobile operators in Jan 2021.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the profile ministers the digitalization of the economy, the strategy for the development of culture and sports for the coming years, the press service of the head of state has said.
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov told Zelensky about the goals that his ministry intends to achieve. In particular, there are plans to transfer 100% of government services online. The minister noted that about 95% of Ukrainians should have access to high-speed Internet, and the share of the IT industry in the economy should be at least 10% of GDP.
According to Fedorov, about 500,000 Ukrainians have completed digital education courses, and 2.5 million people have a high-speed Internet connection. This year, about 6,500 social facilities, including hospitals and schools, will be provided with high-quality Internet. High-speed Internet will also be provided along the main highways.
“Our goal is for Ukraine to enter the top 20 digital countries of the world. To do this, we must provide every Ukrainian with high-speed Internet anywhere in our country. Our citizens and business positively perceive digitalization and are open to innovations, and our IT specialists are valued around the world. Therefore, there is everything we need to become the world’s largest hub for high-tech manufacturing and startups,” Zelensky said.
Map of internet coverings of basic
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State Automobile Roads Agency of Ukraine (Ukravtodor), the National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR) and Ukrainian Internet associations signed a memorandum of cooperation in the development of broadband Internet access on roads.
As reported on the website of the Ministry of Infrastructure on Friday, with the memorandum, all of its parties will cooperate in the implementation of smart transport systems and their arrangement on public roads of national importance.
In particular, Ukravtodor, when conducting procurement for the overhaul of these roads, will include provisions for the development of broadband Internet access in the customer’s requirements, as well as the infrastructure necessary for the cable telecommunication lines.
“We want that during the overhaul of these roads, one of the requirements for the customer is the development of the required infrastructure for the cable telecommunication lines, so that there is broadband access to the Internet. This will allow the introduction of smart transport systems, which are very important to increase transport safety and prevent possible accidents, traffic monitoring and efficient management of traffic flows,” the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure said, citing minister Vladyslav Krykliy.
The Kyivstar mobile communications operator has expanded the territory of coverage with 4G technology in 21 regions in Ukraine and connected 1,046 settlements to the new technologies, providing another 830,000 residents of Ukraine with access to high-speed Internet, the company has said in a report.
So, high-speed mobile Internet appeared in the cities and towns of Baturyn, Berdychiv, Bilovodsk, Varash, Volochysk, Volnyansk, Zolotonosha, Konotop, Manevychi, Mena, Radomyshl, Rubizhne, Sambir, Smila, Starokostiantyniv, Stryi, Khotyn, Schastia, Yampil, as well as several hundreds of villages.
To date, the Kyivstar 4G network operates in 7,885 settlements, 90% of which are located in rural areas. This is the territory where over 29.8 million people or 72% of the population of Ukraine live.
The operator has already installed about 7,500 towers for 4G communications.
The company also said that the operator supported a general plan of action aimed at implementing the decree of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on ensuring nationwide coverage of 4G/LTE in the 900 MHz band.
Kyivstar is considering the possibility of becoming a “donor” of frequencies for other mobile operators, provided that the state takes measures to increase the efficiency of the radio frequency spectrum that Kyivstar may receive as a result of redistribution, the company said.
