lifecell earned 11.7 billion in revenue last year (+24.4%), its subscriber base grew to 9.9 million and the average bill increased to UAH 111
Lifecell has announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the full year. Last year turned out to be a successful one for the company, which managed to increase its revenue and active subscriber base.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and 18 with 14th-generation Core chips are available in Ukraine at a price starting at UAH 79 thousand
Acer has announced the availability in Ukraine of new Helios Neo series laptops equipped with 14th generation Intel Core processors. The updated lineup now includes not only the Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) with a 16-inch screen, but also the Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) with 18-inch screens, which are positioned as a full-fledged…
Realme 12 Pro+ smartphone with 3x periscope in Ukraine costs from UAH 20 thousand
Realme has announced the launch of the realme 12 Pro Series 5G smartphones in Ukraine. This line is aimed at mobile photography enthusiasts.
Spinoff «Dunes» or a new Remedy game? A new documentary about the SBU unit «White Wolf» was filmed at the Federal Bureau of Control
The «White Wolf» unit, which is part of the SBU’s «A» Special Operations Center, has so far destroyed more than 800 pieces of Russian equipment at the front. To help Ukrainians learn more about this unit, the SBU has prepared a documentary.
Acer Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition 3D laptop goes on sale in Ukraine at a price starting at UAH 82.1 thousand
Acer has announced the launch of the new Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition laptop in Ukraine. This system is aimed at content creators and gamers. It allows viewing 3D content without using glasses or other additional devices.
HONOR Magic V2 (UAH 80 thousand) and HONOR Magic 6 Lite (UAH 16 thousand) smartphones are launched in Ukraine
HONOR Magic V2 folding smartphone is entering the Ukrainian market. It is positioned as a slim solution of this form factor – the world’s first folding smartphone less than a centimeter thick when folded.
Sign language interpreter, anti-cyberbullying, educational applications: Ukrainian schoolchildren presented their artificial intelligence projects
This year, Ukraine is participating for the first time in the international Teens in AI hackathon, which takes place in more than 40 countries. Last weekend, the national stage of the competition took place, where 10 teams of schoolchildren presented their ideas on how to use AI to solve global problems.
NKEC fines Lifecell for more than UAH 10 million for failing to provide base stations with backup power
The National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Postal Services (NCCS) has fined mobile operator Lifecell. The reason for this was accusations of failing to comply with the requirements for power supply to base stations in Rivne region. The fine amounted to almost UAH 10.5 million.
The Ministry of Defense and DeepStateUA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to improve information exchange on the situation at the front
Press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said on signing a Memorandum of Cooperation with the DeepStateUA project. This cooperation is expected to improve the processing of data on the course of hostilities.
NKEC amends MNP: prohibits restrictions and introduces an audible alarm instead of a voice warning
The National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Postal Services (NCCS) proposes to introduce some changes to the Procedure for the provision of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) services.
*Ukrzaliznytsia launches online ticket sales to Austria and Hungary
«Ukrzaliznytsia» has announced the possibility of ordering tickets online for trains to Austria and Hungary. Online ticket sales for these destinations will start on March 18. At the first stage, online tickets will be available for the route Ukraine — Austria and vice versa.
Samsung presents Galaxy A55 5G (from UAH 19 thousand) and Galaxy A35 5G (from UAH 15 thousand) smartphones in Ukraine
Samsung has presented new smartphones Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G in Ukraine. Both new products feature a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2340×1080 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Vision Booster technology.
The Antimonopoly Committee has allowed France's DVL Telecom to acquire Datagroup-Volaб but a similar possibility for Lifecell not yet
March 07, 2024 Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine issued a permit to DVL Telecom (France) for acquisition of control over «Datagroup Holding Limited» (Cyprus) («Datagroup-Volya»).
In 2023, Ukrainians received 1274 verdicts in court cases on military service evasion
According to Opendatabot, in 2023, Ukrainians received 1,274 verdicts in court cases of military service evasion. The defendants received both suspended and actual prison sentences of up to 5 years.
Another wave of layoffs is taking place at the AirSlate food company - mobilized workers are being fired
According to the sources of the «Overheard in IT» channel, AirSlate is undergoing at least the third wave of layoffs in less than six months.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation presented a vision of open data development in Ukraine
During the Open Data Day 2024 event, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov presented a vision of open data development in Ukraine.
Ukr.net stops working in Ukraine
On the morning of March 7, one of the most popular Ukrainian websites, Ukr.net, stopped working. When I tried to access it, I got a message that «No connection to the site».
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) gaming laptop in Ukraine costs from UAH 90 thousand. With OLED display and Core Ultra 9 185H - from 125 thousand UAH
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the launch of a relatively thin and light gaming laptop ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) in Ukraine. The device has a new aluminum body and Slash Lighting matrix backlight on the lid. It looks like a diagonally running ribbon and demonstrates customizable animated effects
Vodafone has received the 075 network code with a capacity of 10 million numbers
As expected, the NCCIR has issued a decision allowing Vodafone to use an additional mobile network code numbering resource in Ukraine. This will allow the operator to use another code with «five» 075.
Vodafone will receive a new network code 75 with a capacity of 10 million numbers - draft resolution of the NCCIR
Vodafone applied to the NCCIR for a permit to use the mobile network code numbering resource in Ukraine.
*Air Alert now sends additional notifications of increased danger - approaching missiles or UAVs
Developers from Ajax Systems and Stfalcon have prepared an updated version of the «Air Alert» app. Now it is able to send warnings of increased danger in certain cities and communities. Thus, version 6.0 will send notifications of an approaching missile or UAV in addition to the general alarm. Such announcements will allow people to be notified…
«Kyivstar» received a new network code 77 - its capacity is 10 million mobile numbers
The NCCIR held a meeting to consider statement operator «Kyivstar» to expand the numbering resource. The Commission agreed to grant the company a permit to use the destination network code 77 for the mobile network.
Acer Predator Connect W6, Predator Connect W6d and Vero Connect W6 routers with transmission speeds up to 7.8 Gbps launched in Ukraine
Acer has announced the launch of three new models of Connect wireless routers in Ukraine, which are sold under the Acer Vero and Predator brands.
«Diya» will now store educational documents - the Ministry of Digital Transformation invites to beta test
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is preparing to launch a new electronic service in the «Diya» application. It will be able to store users’ educational documents. This will allow Ukrainians to register for admission to a university, apply for a job, or view information in their diploma in a few clicks.
Declarations: 1428 officials have cryptocurrency. Most crypto owners are in the National Police and the Prosecutor's Office
According to the results of the 2022 income declaration, 1428 officials’ declarations indicated the presence of cryptocurrency assets. For comparison, in 2021, crypto assets were mentioned in 788 declarations. The largest number of cryptocurrency supporters were among the National Police and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Ukraine goes through the winter without blackouts and even sometimes exports electricity to the EU
Despite constant rocket attacks and drone attacks by the Russian occupiers, Ukraine’s power grid survived the winter without blackouts. Although there were hits to power facilities, they did not lead to large-scale disruptions in the grid, as was the case last year.
Brave1 has developed FoxTac, a remote-controlled transporter for evacuating wounded from the battlefield
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said about a new development of the Brave1 cluster members. We are talking about FoxTac, a remote-controlled transporter for evacuating the wounded from the battlefield.
United 24, «Come Back Alive» and «Shelter Fund»: Ukrainians donated UAH 18.75 billion to the most popular funds over the year
According to opendatabotб in 2023, Ukrainians contributed UAH 18.75 billion to the 3 most popular funds. This amount is almost half as much as in 2022. However, in the second half of the year, donations increased. It was the end of the year when several platforms reached record amounts of money.
Ajax Systems opens pre-series production in Kyiv
Ajax Systems expands production capacity and launches pre-series production in Kyiv. The plant will assemble new devices: TurretCam, BulletCam and DomeCam Mini video cameras, Ajax NVRs, KeyPad TouchScreen keyboards and other solutions.
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