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.
