Strengthening ties during war: How Kyivstar's investments help Ukraine
With an investment increase of over 63% in the second quarter of 2024, Kyivstar demonstrates its commitment to the development of telecommunications infrastructure in Ukraine. These funds are aimed at rebuilding the digital infrastructure, developing new technologies and strengthening the energy sustainability of the network. Due to this, the amount of capital expenditure of the operator in 2 sq. of the current year reached UAH 2.276 billion. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the total amount of Kyivstar's investments in the Ukrainian economy amounted to UAH 15.6 billion.
Earlier, the company announced the attraction of 1 billion dollars of investments in the period 2023-2027. This ambitious plan confirms the strategic role of Kyivstar in the restoration and modernization of the national telecommunications network.
Reconstruction of digital infrastructure
Kyivstar's investments play a critical role in the restoration of destroyed communication facilities. Infrastructure objects damaged by military operations are being restored using modern technologies, which provides more reliable and faster access to the Internet. Network restoration allows Ukrainians to stay connected, which is especially important during emergencies.
Development of new technologies
The development of new technologies includes the introduction of 5G and the improvement of existing 4G networks. This provides faster data transfer speeds and greater opportunities for users, including remote work, online learning and other digital services that have become critical during wartime.
Energy sustainability of the network
Strengthening the energy resilience of the grid is a key aspect of the investment. This includes the installation of backup power sources and the implementation of energy-efficient technologies, which allows uninterrupted communication even in the event of power outages. Network reliability becomes a critical factor during military conflicts, when a stable connection can save lives.
Impact on communication during the war
In times of war, communication becomes a vital resource. Kyivstar's investments help to provide reliable and stable communication for millions of Ukrainians, which allows maintaining economic activity, ensuring the operation of critical infrastructure facilities and facilitating rapid response to emergency situations.
Thanks to Kyivstar's significant investments in the telecommunications infrastructure, Ukraine gets the opportunity not only to restore the destroyed, but also to create a more modern and sustainable digital network. This helps to improve the quality of communication, which is important both in the everyday life of citizens and in ensuring the country's defense capability.