Ukraine’s telecommunications infrastructure continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and high service quality. According to a comprehensive study by the independent international platform nPerf, covering January through July 2026, Ukraine achieved a mobile video streaming quality index of 72.5%.
Streaming Quality Index and Comparison with Other Countries
The nPerf index evaluates the ability of mobile operators’ networks to transmit video streams in 720p (HD), 1080p (Full HD) and 2160p (4K Ultra HD) formats without delays, buffering or failures.
Within its territorial category (countries with land area between 500,001 and 900,000 km²), Ukraine showed a significant advantage over many nations:
- Ukraine: 72.5% – stable viewing of high‑definition video
- Spain: 70.1% (‑2.4 percentage points versus Ukraine)
- Chile: 68.6%
- Pakistan: 62.3%
- Madagascar: 57.5%
- Myanmar: 55.9%
- Kenya: 53.3% (Ukraine’s lead is 19.2 percentage points)
Comparative Table of Mobile Video Streaming Metrics (nPerf 2026)
| Country | Land Area | Streaming Quality Index (nPerf) | Supported Video Quality |
| Ukraine | ~603,700 km² | 72.5% | 720p / 1080p / 2160p (Ultra HD) |
| Spain | ~505,900 km² | 70.1% | 720p / 1080p |
| Chile | ~756,100 km² | 68.6% | 720p / 1080p |
| Pakistan | ~881,900 km² | 62.3% | 720p |
| Kenya | ~580,300 km² | 53.3% | Basic stream (480p/720p) |
Practical Value for Ukrainian Users
The high index score of 72.5% guarantees a comfortable daily experience for consuming content:
- Uninterrupted viewing: minimal initial loading time and no interruptions while watching movies or series on mobile devices.
- Low latency: optimized mobile network performance for live broadcasts and online video conferences.
- Effectiveness in challenging conditions: high quality is maintained even under significant load on base stations.
Xpert Take
The nPerf results confirm the technological maturity and resilience of Ukraine’s mobile networks. Achieving a 72.5% index and outranking countries such as Spain and Chile, despite the nation’s considerable size, reflects effective coverage planning and high transport capacity of domestic operators’ infrastructure. This creates a solid foundation for rolling out next‑generation digital services and technologies.
