Modern challenges require unprecedented flexibility from Ukrainian businesses and critical infrastructure. While the country adapts to new conditions, the national operator Ukrtelecom demonstrates an impressive pace of modernization, investing in the development of optical infrastructure and increasing network resilience to meet the growing demand for a non-volatile internet.
The results of this strategy speak for themselves: in the first quarter of 2026, the number of new fiber connections in the mass B2C segment increased by almost 118% compared to the same period last year. Such a significant jump is due to the demand of Ukrainians for stable communication during long-term power outages.
Impressive scale: optics in frontline areas and gigabit for everyone
Today, Ukrtelecom is the foundation of the country's digital security. The operator provides access to the global network in all regions, and the development of optics and modernization of equipment do not stop even in front-line settlements. The total length of the company's optical network already exceeds 93,5 thousand km.
The main innovation of the season was the launch of a new speed standard - up to 1 Gbps for households connected to the GPON network across the country. Subscribers received a unique opportunity to use gigabit Internet regardless of their current tariff plan.
Why is GPON from Ukrtelecom the No. 1 technological solution for the home?
GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) technology provides direct routing of optical cable into an apartment or house, guaranteeing maximum performance.
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Autonomy up to 96 hours: The Internet continues to work even during long power outages - the network remains active thanks to the backup power of the nodes.
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Maximum speed without delays: transfer large files in one click, video conferences without "hanging" and streaming media content in 4K format.
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Media content without limits: the ability to integrate connection with MEGOGO TV — world film premieres, TV series and top sports broadcasts in high quality.
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Service and easy connection: from application to high-speed Internet - one call, and 24/7 support is provided by a convenient service chat bot.
Stable coverage ecosystem: EasyMesh and Mercusys routers
For maximum comfort of large households, Ukrtelecom offers comprehensive solutions. On the company's website, you can choose a modern Mesh system that eliminates Wi-Fi "blind spots" in any corner of the home:
Choose a Mesh system on the Ukrtelecom website
The ideal choice for those who want to get gigabit speed "out of the box" without complicated settings is the Mercusys MR30G dual-band gigabit Wi-Fi router with EasyMesh support. The equipment is available for order at the link:
More about the Mercusys gigabit router
1 Gig for home: what is enough for and who needs it?
Gigabit Internet is not a luxury, but a basic need of a modern family, where every family member is connected to the network. 1 Gbps allows you to:
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Work and learn at the same time. While parents hold work calls on Zoom and download heavy databases, children watch online lessons without interruption.
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Smart Home. Dozens of gadgets (from security sensors and cameras to robot vacuum cleaners and smart TVs) work synchronously without losing the speed of the main channel.
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Gaming and entertainment. Downloading modern 100GB games takes a matter of minutes, and ping in online battles remains minimal.
By investing in optical infrastructure, Ukrtelecom is building a reliable digital rear of Ukraine, proving that stable communication and gigabit speed are possible under any conditions.
