Kyivstar restores services in all categories, brings 99% of mobile network back on air
19 Décembre 2023 - 5:30PM
Amsterdam, 19 December 2023 – VEON Ltd.
(NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator
that provides converged connectivity and online services, today
announces that Kyivstar has now restored services in all categories
of its communication services, with mobile voice and internet,
fixed connectivity, SMS and MyKyivstar self-care application active
and available across Ukraine. As of today, 99% of Kyivstar’s base
stations in the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government
are operational, recovering nearly fully from the widespread
cyber-attack of 12 December.
Kyivstar teams continue to work on improving user experience and
troubleshooting for technical issues that might have an impact on
quality and accessibility, while they also focus on stabilizing the
network and enabling the full range of services for roaming
customers. Among the key improvements today is the restoration of
high-speed mobile internet in Kyiv metro.
“Recovering from one of the largest cyber-attacks our industry
has ever seen, our teams have restored communication services with
significant speed while prioritizing the safety and the stability
of the Kyivstar network and quality of customer experience. We are
proactively addressing all remaining pain-points and would like to
express our gratitude to Kyivstar customers for their support and
patience. Kyivstar will continue to be the backbone of Ukraine’s
connectivity and resilience going forward” said Oleksandr Komarov,
CEO of Kyivstar.
VEON and Kyivstar would also like to thank the Ukrainian
authorities for their immediate response and assistance in
addressing the attack, and their support in restoring services.
VEON and Kyivstar reiterate their commitment to keeping Ukraine
connected and resilient.
About VEON VEON is a digital operator that
provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160
million customers. Operating across six countries that are
home to more than 7% of the world’s population, VEON is
transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower
individuals and drive economic growth. Headquartered in
Amsterdam, VEON is listed on NASDAQ and Euronext. For more
information visit: https://www.veon.com.
Disclaimer This release contains
“forward-looking statements,” as the phrase is defined in Section
27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include
statements relating to, among other things, VEON’s efforts to
address the consequences of a cyberattack. Forward-looking
statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many
of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON
might not even anticipate. The forward-looking statements contained
in this release speak only as of the date of this release. VEON
does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S.
federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect
events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact Information:
VEON Hande Asik Group Director of Communication
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TUVA Partners Julian Tanner Julian.tanner@tuvapartners.com
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