#Telecom

Russian Ballistic Attack Destroys Datagroup Data Center in Kyiv: Company Declares Object Impossible to Restore

Incidents 10/19/2026, 10:54

On the night of October 19, a Russian ballistic attack destroyed the Datagroup data center in Kyiv. The company announced the impossibility of restoring the facility and the migration of services to backup sites.

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US Threatens Brussels with Consequences over Plan to Restrict Starlink for 'European Frequencies'

Economy 10/18/2026, 22:42

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder warned that reserving radio frequencies for European companies could hit American business and communication quality in Ukraine. Brussels calls the initiative a step toward technological independence.

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SpaceX Turns Starlink Into Mobile Operator: $8B Frequencies and Network Valued at Over $80B

Technology 10/18/2026, 15:09

SpaceX is buying an 800 MHz frequency portfolio from Grain for roughly $8B and has received approval to launch up to 15,000 Starlink Mobile satellites. Analysts estimate the cost of the full network at $80B+.

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Starlink Ready to Launch Satellite Internet in India: Company Reports Five-Year Cooperation with Regulators

Technology 10/17/2026, 14:05

Starlink has announced its readiness to launch high-speed satellite internet in India, noting over five years of cooperation with local regulators and the creation of national infrastructure. This will be the company's largest market.

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Beeline Reports 99.48% 5G Availability in Moscow Metro with Speeds up to 185 Mbps

Technology 10/17/2026, 13:49

Beeline reported 5G availability in the Moscow Metro at 99.48% of the time following a TelecomDaily study across 24 stations. Average download speed reached 185.3 Mbps, and median latency was 31 ms.

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Kyiv Data Center Omega Telecom Ceases Operations Following Massive Russian Attack

Technology 10/06/2026, 09:47

Kyiv data center Omega Telecom ceases operations after a massive Russian attack. The company is restoring communications at backup sites.

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Similar to Starlink: Zelenskyy Announces Creation of Ukrainian Satellite System

Technology 10/04/2026, 20:27

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of developing a Ukrainian satellite system similar to Starlink, emphasizing the importance of technological independence.

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Major US Telecom Operators Join Forces in Satellite Technologies

Technology 10/03/2026, 13:34

Leading US telecom giants AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are forming a joint venture to eliminate dead zones and improve mobile connectivity using satellite technologies.

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Ministry of Digital Transformation on Communications Tariff Hikes: Understanding the Reasons

Technology 10/02/2026, 18:39

Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Stanislav Prybytko explained that a potential increase in telecom tariffs is linked to repairing infrastructure damage.

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Will mobile internet be available in national roaming: Ministry of Digital Transformation's response

Technology 10/02/2026, 17:40

The Ministry of Digital Transformation is studying the possibility of adding mobile internet to national roaming, but only calls and SMS are currently available. The system cannot save the day if all operators shut down simultaneously.

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"Kyivstar" Announces Tariff Price Increase Starting October 8, 2026

Economy 09/30/2026, 09:35

Major mobile operator Kyivstar is raising tariff prices for some subscribers starting October 8, 2026, due to rising network maintenance and restoration costs.

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Landline Phones Back in Demand in Russia: State Companies Sharply Increase Purchases Amid Mobile Network Restrictions

Economy 09/29/2026, 21:30

Russian state companies increased spending on landline phones more than threefold in January–August 2026, reaching 118 million rubles amid mobile connection disruptions.

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Lanet Provider Announces Service Center Closures in Kyiv Due to Security Concerns

Technology 09/29/2026, 14:00

Lanet provider has temporarily suspended its Kyiv Service Center due to security. The network operates normally with remote support available.

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Russian Ministry of Digital Development Plans Fivefold Increase in Mobile Internet Speed to 125 Mbps by 2035

Technology 09/26/2026, 07:53

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development targets a fivefold increase in mobile internet speed to 125 Mbps by 2035 through investments of 1-1.2 trillion rubles and 5G deployment.

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Ukraine to Strengthen Protection of Data Centers and Communications Infrastructure, Says Zelenskyy

Technology 09/25/2026, 19:59

Ukraine will strengthen the security of data centers and communication networks under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's orders following recent hostile infrastructure attacks.

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Starlink Mobile Service Launched in Uganda: Satellite Connectivity for Every Smartphone

Technology 09/25/2026, 14:22

Starlink and Airtel Uganda have launched a direct-to-cell satellite communication service for standard smartphones in Uganda, providing coverage in remote areas.

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"The whole country won't be left without internet": Beskrestnov explains why Ukraine will withstand strikes on telecom infrastructure

Technology 09/25/2026, 04:25

President's adviser Beskrestnov stated that thanks to a distributed architecture, Ukraine will not lose the internet even if Russian strikes on telecom infrastructure continue. Only local disruptions and a rise in communication tariffs are possible.

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Strike on Kyiv data centers: what happened to MiroHost and whether Ukrainians will be left without connectivity

Technology 09/24/2026, 21:21

Russian drones destroyed MiroHost's data center in Kyiv on September 23. The company's founder, Oleksandr Olshanskyi, stated that 95% of clients were unaffected thanks to backup capacity in Poland and the Czech Republic.

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