communications

Gov't starts work on "digital state"
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has signed a cooperation memo with the Institute of Cognitive Modeling.19:20, 07 October 2020

Gov't to assign official email addresses to Ukrainian citizens, businesses
Citizens will be able to receive an official email address along with their new IDs.18:35, 27 July 2020

Almost 15 mln Ukrainians use 4G – digital ministry
SIM cards are replaced free of charge.13:05, 16 June 2020

Zelensky: Iran knew about Ukrainian plane downing
The president noted that thanks to intelligence services, Ukraine got hold of intercepted communications between the Iranian air traffic control tower and a pilot of an Iranian passenger jet.09:20, 03 February 2020

Viber: Almost half of its users in Ukraine under 34 years old – media
The application is installed on 96% of smartphones in Ukraine.11:28, 31 January 2020
Google goes offline after fibre cables cut – BBC
No explanation for the cut cables has been offered.22:20, 19 December 2019
Ukraine in Top 10 European countries by number of payments via smartphones, watches
Every month, Ukrainians initiate tens of millions of transactions using NFC digital wallets.11:13, 02 December 2019

Truba leaks: Anonymous Telegram channel posts allegedly intercepted communications of SBI chief
Roman Truba has issued a statement underlying that the "intercepts" are "fake", calling their publication an act of "provocation".22:30, 20 November 2019

Ukraine's security chief believes passports should be required to buy SIM cards
This would facilitate efforts to reveal those who disseminate fake bomb threats, something that has been headache recently for Kyiv transport infrastructure.10:20, 14 November 2019
Minister suggests Ukraine leaders drop dedicated comms channels for protected smartphones
According to Dubilet, the correct encryption and use of common communication channels is a more reliable method than using a dedicated channel.14:20, 11 November 2019

Ukrainians will soon enjoy free EU mobile roaming fees – Foreign minister
Trade in goods will be further facilitated.01:57, 01 November 2019
UK bans sales of submersibles to Russia
The move is a consequence of Russia developing certain capabilities, including the ability to disrupt undersea communication cables.14:50, 16 August 2019

Poroshenko reflects on mistakes made during cadence
Poroshenko underlines that, despite all errors, he remains proud of the results achieved.15:15, 01 August 2019
Russia linked to cyberattacks on Bellingcat researchers probing GRU
Russian hacking group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, is believed to be controlled by the GRU and is the most likely culprit, although that will be difficult if not impossible to substantiate.21:00, 27 July 2019

Azerbaijan's largest mobile operator may become fellow subsidiary to Vodafone Ukraine – media
The due diligence procedure at Vodafone Ukraine is reportedly over.23:59, 17 July 2019

Charges pressed against security operative over illegal phone intercepts sold to third parties
The law enforcement officer, having conspired with other individuals, filed falsified data to gain access to telephone communications to later sell recordings to persons of interest.17:50, 11 July 2019

Ukraine to see first commercial launches of 5G no earlier than 2020 – experts
Even in developed countries, 5G is unlikely to become mainstream telecoms technology in the near future.12:50, 04 January 2019

NATO to provide secure comms to Ukrainian Armed Forces by year-end
Stoltenberg says the Alliance provides Ukraine with strong political and practical support.16:20, 13 December 2018