Telecommunications in Ukraine

Telecommunications is one of the most modern, diverse and fast-growing sectors in the economy of Ukraine. Unlike the country's dominating export industries, telecommunications, as well as the related Internet sector, remain largely unaffected by the global economic crisis, ranking high in European and global rankings.

The industry also leads in demonopolisation of Ukraine's economy as Ukrtelekom (once the country's sole telephone provider) was successfully privatised, and is now losing its retailmarket share to independent, foreign-invested private providers.

The entire population of Ukraine now has telephone and/or mobile phone connection; Internet access is universally available in cities and main transport corridors, expanding into smaller settlements. In 2025 the communications sector recorded 16.5% revenue growth to UAH 178.6 billion despite wartime infrastructure damage and power outages.

Ukraine's telecommunication development plan emphasises further improving domestic trunk lines, international connections, and the mobile cellular system. The sector has shown resilience through satellite backhaul and direct-to-cell services.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, telecommunications were supported by the Starlink satellite service.