Ukrainian operator Kyivstar revealed it built 828 new base stations in the first quarter of 2025, continuing its modernisation project.
In a statement, the Veon-owned operator said the new base stations extended its 4G coverage to an additional 139 settlements. Currently, Kyivstar’s 4G network reaches 95.9% of the population in territories controlled by Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the war, Kyivstar has upgraded 22,000 base stations and built 9,000 new ones. Veon has invested UAH 26.4 billion (US$635 million) in these projects since 2022 and has pledged to continue spending to meet licence obligations for spectrum acquired in the 2,100MHz and 2,300MHz bands at auction in November 2024.
Vital motorways have also seen their connectivity infrastructure upgraded. As of May, Kyivstar reported that around 13,000km of roads of “international and national importance” are now covered with 4G.
Kyivstar claims it has the largest portfolio of 4G base stations in territories controlled by Ukraine, citing government data.
The operator currently serves 22.7 million mobile subscribers and 1.1 million home broadband customers.
