After the news appeared about the first 5G testing in Ukraine by Vodafone, the logical question arose: how will it be? The technology has been working for a long time in more than 90 countries of the world, but we are only developing it now – not least because the Russian invasion slowed down efforts to develop the new standard.
How 5G will spread in Ukraine
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine told  ; 24 channels, which plan not only to modernize old technologies by replacing towers, but also to introduce a novelty in the process of rebuilding the infrastructure destroyed by Russia.
We do not plan to postpone the issue of 5G for a long time and grateful to partners for promoting the spread of technology in Ukraine,
– the ministry noted.
Currently, the Ministry of Digital is in the process of preparing for the launch and resolving some technical details. The working group, consisting of the teams of the Ministry of Digital Affairs of NKEK and mobile operators, is working on the pilot launch of fifth-generation mobile communications, since the full launch of 5G technology is possible only after the end of martial law.
Among other things, it is planned to change legislation, develop a strategy for the development of the field of electronic communications until 2030, and implement the idea of stimulating conditions for the deployment of new electronic communication networks.
It is noted that 5G pilot projects will be launched in some cities of Ukraine in the near time, but there is no talk of a full launch across the country yet. This requires scientific research and permission to launch the technology from the General Staff, as 5G uses some special frequencies that are often occupied by the military. All this can be done only after the end of martial law.