The Ukrainian Internet Association (UIA)

The Ukrainian Internet Association (UIA) was established in November 2000 with the aim of consolidating the efforts of all stakeholders in development of the Internet in Ukraine.

The daily work of UIA is a practical realization of projects that contribute to the development of Ukrainian segment of the Internet. UIA pays a special attention to protecting the legitimate interests of its members by providing them with advice and legal support and ensuring dialogue with public authorities.

In close coordination with the committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament) and other Ukrainian and international public organizations, the UIA constantly carries out expert-analytical work on the analysis, development and adjustment of the legislative and regulatory framework of Ukraine.

The significant influence which the UIA has today on the development of Internet in Ukraine is based on a combination of expert-analytical, intellectual, organizational and technical capabilities and many years of practical experience of the largest Ukrainian Internet service providers, content providers, electronic and traditional media, equipment suppliers, non-governmental organizations, members of the Association - all those who understand that the future of Ukraine is impossible without the creation of the information society, that is part of the global information space, but all those who actively work for achieve this goal.

 

The Ukrainian Internet Association now:

• the largest association in the field of electronic communications, more than 220 members from all regions of Ukraine: electronic communications operators, providers of Internet services and equipment, television and media content providers, representatives of the Internet advertising industry, media, universities;

• more than 20 years of experience in defending the interests of market participants, primarily small and medium-sized businesses;

• representation in authorities through participation in Public Councils, events and meetings;

• international communications: participation in EURALO, Cybercrime@EAP, IGF, international events;

• 10 Committees covering the main segments of the industry and a number of working groups;

a number of annual Conferences and Forums held by the UIA;

• own projects, incl. UA-IX traffic exchange network, School site competition, Internet advertising market research, Internet access market research, Stolen equipment register, SOS provider project.

 

What do UIA members get?

protection in the event of illegal actions against a member of the UIA on the part of the authorities or third parties;

informational support, including legislation monitoring;

PR-support of UIA members through the information means of the Association;

invitation to free or discounted participation in key events in the field of electronic communications;

• the possibility of considering proposals when preparing changes to regulatory acts in the field of electronic communications;

• the possibility of influencing the development of the UA-IX network;

discounts on UA-IX traffic exchange network services;

• the possibility of unlimited use of the Register of stolen equipment;

obtaining research data: Internet access market research, indicators of the development of Internet advertising segments, etc.;

communication with colleagues during conferences, congresses, informal events, use of the working newsletter of UIA members for acquaintance, exchange of experience and business development.

non-burdensome membership fees: Active member UAH 5,000/year, Associate – UAH 2,500/year.