The first launch and testing of 5G in Ukraine
Recently, testing of the 5G network was conducted in Ukraine for the first time. This became possible thanks to the cooperation of Vodafone Ukraine and Nokia, which organized test calls between the Promprilad Innovation Center in Ivano-Frankivsk, the Vodafone office in Kyiv and the Nokia office in Helsinki. The testing was successful, confirming the high quality of communication and the potential of 5G technology for Ukraine.
The launch of the 5G network is an important step for Ukraine on the way to technological progress. 5G is currently in active use in more than 90 countries around the world, and the European Union plans to provide 5G coverage in all cities and along major transport routes by 2025. Ukraine also strives to keep up with world trends, despite the difficult situation due to the war.
5G technology has numerous advantages, such as significantly faster mobile Internet and the ability to support more devices. This opens up new opportunities for the development of smart cities, industrial innovations and improving the quality of life of citizens. The introduction of 5G in Ukraine will contribute to the creation of new jobs and stimulate the development of the digital economy.
Frequencies for 5G in Ukraine
It is planned to use several frequency bands for the introduction of 5G in Ukraine. The main ones include:
- 700 MHz (n28): This band provides a wide range and good penetration of the signal inside buildings, ideal for covering rural areas and highly built-up areas.
- 3.4-3.8 GHz (n78): the main mid-frequency range that provides a balance between data transfer rate and coverage. It is used to cover urban and suburban areas.
- 26 GHz (n258): A high-frequency band (mm-waves) that provides very high data rates but has a limited range, making it suitable for densely populated urban areas and specialized environments such as stadiums and airports (World Population Review) (Spectrum Tracker) (Interfax-Ukraine) (Telecom Trainer) (Dgtl Infra).
