The Beginning — The History of Internet in Ukraine

1990

First Connection to the Global Internet

On December 19, 1990, Yurii Yankovskyi made the first Internet connection from Ukraine, marking the country’s entry into the global network.

1991

First Ukrainian ISPs

First Internet providers in Ukraine started operations.

1992

UA Domain Registration

On December 1, 1992, the .ua domain zone was officially delegated to Ukraine — and this date is considered the beginning of the Ukrainian segment of the global network.

1993

The First Satellite Communication Channel in Ukraine

In February 1993, UARNET and the Swedish Space Corporation built Ukraine’s first satellite communication channel via the Tele-X satellite.

1995

Pioneering Ukrainian Websites (1995–2000)

From the Verkhovna Rada’s website in 1995 to the launch of digital media outlets like UAToday (1999) and Ukrainska Pravda (2000), these early websites marked the beginning of Ukraine’s online presence and digital journalism.

1996

First International Fiber-Optic Communication Line in Ukraine

In 1996, Ukraine launched its first international fiber-optic communication line through Palermo, Istanbul, and Odesa, alongside the Kyiv–Odesa line with branches to Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and Cherkasy, marking a major leap in telecommunications infrastructure.

1998

Launch of Ukraine’s Popular News Portal Ukr.net

Founded in 1998, Ukr.net became Ukraine’s most popular news portal and remains among the top ten most visited Ukrainian websites, marking a key milestone in the country’s online news and information services.

1999

Foundation of Aiken Studio – Early Ukrainian Web Development

Established in December 1999, Aiken Studio became one of Ukraine’s first web development “factories,” creating websites for major brands and media outlets, including Toyota, Yandex, Fakty i Komentari, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ online publication.