Ukraine

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More about the country and popular services

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with an area of 603,548 km², making it the largest country entirely located in Europe. The population as of 2025 is estimated at approximately 40 million people (taking into account demographic changes due to war and migration). The capital is Kyiv. Ukraine has a rich history as the successor to Kievan Rus and is known for its natural resources, including fertile soils and mineral reserves. The official language is Ukrainian, and the currency is the hryvnia (UAH). Since 2014, the country has been going through a difficult period due to the war with Russia, which has affected the economy and infrastructure.

Popular social media

Social media in Ukraine play an important role in communications, especially in times of war and information confrontation. As of 2025:

• Facebook : The most popular platform, with approximately 15-18 million active users. It is used for news, communication, and civic engagement.
• Instagram : The second most popular, with about 13-15 million users, mostly young people. The main platform for visual content and bloggers.
• Telegram : A messenger with 20-22 million users, key for breaking news and secure communication during war.
• YouTube : A video content platform with 18-20 million monthly active users, popular for entertainment and news channels.
• TikTok : A rapidly growing network with 10-12 million users, mostly among teenagers and young adults.

Russian social networks (VKontakte, Odnoklassniki) have lost popularity since the ban in 2017, although some users still circumvent restrictions through VPNs.

Main mobile operators

The telecommunications market in Ukraine is competitive and resilient, despite the challenges of war. The main operators are:

• Kyivstar : The largest operator, with a market share of about 40% and 24 million subscribers. Provides 4G coverage in cities and villages, owned by VEON group.
• Vodafone Ukraine : The second-largest operator with 18 million subscribers. Part of the international Vodafone Group, it is actively expanding 4G and testing 5G.
• Lifecell : The third player with 10 million subscribers. Owned by Turkish Turkcell, focuses on digital services and affordable tariffs.

Features of the telecommunications market

The Ukrainian telecommunications market is characterized by high competition and low tariffs, which makes services affordable for the majority of the population. The war since 2022 has damaged some of the infrastructure, but operators are quickly rebuilding networks, often with the support of the government and international partners. 4G covers more than 90% of settlements, and 5G testing began in 2024 in major cities (Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa), although full rollout is hampered by a lack of resources. In remote regions and combat zones, satellite technologies such as Starlink are used, which became critical in 2022.

The market is regulated by the NCCIR (National Commission for Communications and Informatization), which promotes competition and digitalization. Operators are also adapting to the war conditions by providing free services in the affected regions.

Mobile penetration rate

As of 2025, the mobile penetration rate in Ukraine is about 135%, meaning that there are approximately 54 million active SIM cards per 40 million people. Many Ukrainians have two SIM cards (for work, family, or different operators with better coverage). Mobile internet is available to 85-90% of the population, with broad 4G coverage in cities and gradual expansion in rural areas.

As of 2023, 75% of connections were broadband (3G/4G), and by 2025 this share is likely to increase to 80-85% due to network modernization and demand for online services in times of war.

Ukraine demonstrates the resilience of the telecommunications sector even in difficult conditions, with developed competition and wartime adaptation. Social networks and mobile communications have become an integral part of life, maintaining communication and access to information during crises.