How many 5G base stations are installed in Ukraine

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.

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.

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.

How many 5G base stations are there in the world?

In addition, a total of 819,000 5G base stations have been built by these three telecom giants, accounting for 70% of the world's total. As China has played a leading role in 5G technology, its 5G development has extraordinary significance for other countries.