Nikolaev

What Nikolaev does

Mykolaiv Cable Television (МКТБ/NKTV), founded in February 1989, is a privately held regional telecommunications operator headquartered in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. It is positioned by the company as the first independent television company in Ukraine. The business operates two core service lines: cable television, delivered via DVB-C digital and analog infrastructure offering over 75 analog and over 120 digital channels; and internet access, marketed under the "Trion" (Трион) brand and delivered over both standard cable and GPON fiber-to-the-home infrastructure at speeds ranging from 30 to 300 Mbps. An in-house production studio produces local TV programs, telefilms, and advertising, and a wholly owned subsidiary, Бюро Рекламы (Bureau of Advertising), produces and places ad creative on NKTV and external channels.

The company serves residential subscribers across all four districts of Mykolaiv (Central, Zavodsky, Ingulsky, Korabelny) plus the city of Ochakiv, as well as commercial, public, and educational organizations connected through its city network. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone, in-person district offices, and the company website, with subscriber self-service delivered through Viber and Telegram bots and a web portal (stat.nktv.mk.ua). Revenue is primarily subscription-recurring across cable TV, internet, and bundled TV+Internet plans, supplemented by advertising production and placement revenue through the in-house studio.

Pricing is denominated in Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) and was last updated October 1, 2025, with residential TV+Internet bundles ranging from approximately 200 to 400 UAH per month and standalone internet plans from 140 to 400 UAH per 30 days; Enterprise tariff plans are scheduled to launch in January 2026. The company has continued to operate under Ukraine's martial law regime since February 2022, and recent operational milestones include incremental tariff increases (October 2024, October 2025), launch of a Telegram/Viber self-service layer (2022), PORTMONE payment integration (October 2023), an IPTV platform migration (November 2019), and addition of the MEGOGO SPORT channel (June 2026).

Name

Nikolaev

Legal name

Mykolaiv Cable Television (МКТБ/НКТВ)

Website

https://nktv.mk.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mykolaiv Cable Television (MKTB/NKTV) is a privately held Ukrainian regional telecom founded in 1989, providing cable TV and Trion-branded internet (up to 300 Mbps, including GPON fiber) to residential and commercial subscribers across Mykolaiv and Ochakiv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Television and Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual MVPDs (Live TV Streaming Bundles) (MPABAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Broadband internet access
• Fiber optic GPON
• IPTV broadcasting
• Advertising production

Headquarters

HQ city

Mykolayiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cable Television Services: Monthly subscription fees for cable TV services providing analog (75+ channels) and digital (120+ DVB-C channels) television programming.
2. Internet Access Services: Monthly subscription fees for internet access with various speed tiers (30-300 Mbps) and technology options (standard and GPON).
3. Advertising Services: Production and placement of TV advertising, including running text, animated banners (catfish), and video commercials on NKTN channel. Also offers internet marketing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mykolaiv Cable Television (МКТБ/НКТВ) provides cable television and broadband internet services to residential and commercial customers across Mykolaiv and Ochakiv, Ukraine. It delivers 75+ analog and 120+ digital DVB-C TV channels and unlimited internet access (30–300 Mbps) over its city-wide 'Trion' network using standard cable and GPON fiber-to-the-home technology. The company also operates an in-house advertising studio ('Бюро Рекламы') that produces and places TV commercials and internet advertising on the NKTV channel.

Product overview

МКТБ (Миколаївське кабельне телебачення, also referred to as НКТВ) is a regional telecommunications provider based in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, founded in February 1989. The company operates two core service lines — cable television (over 75 analog and over 120 digital DVB-C channels) and internet access under the 'Трион' (Trion) brand — offered both separately and as a combined 'ТБ + Інтернет' bundle. Internet access is provided via standard cable (30–300 Mbps) and GPON fiber-to-the-home technology (100–300 Mbps). An IPTV service delivers channels over the Trion data network. A subsidiary 'Бюро Рекламы' studio handles advertising production and placement on NKTV channels. For business customers, 'Ентерпрайз' and 'Преміум' tariff plans provide dedicated internet with guaranteed bandwidth. Additional services include Wi-Fi router setup, VPN configuration, and a self-service subscriber portal. The company serves Mykolaiv's Central, Zavodsky, Ingulsky, and Korabelny districts, as well as Ochakiv.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• МКТБ/НКТВ Cable Television Cable television service delivering 75+ analog TV channels and 120+ digital DVB-C channels to residents and businesses in Mykolaiv and Ochakiv. Subscribers use a set-top box or built-in DVB-C tuner to access the digital package.
• Trion Internet Unlimited broadband internet access under the 'Trion' brand, offered via standard cable and GPON fiber-to-the-home technology. Covers all districts of Mykolaiv (Central, Zavodsky, Ingulsky, Korabelny) and Ochakiv. Speeds range from 30 to 300 Mbps.
• TV + Internet Bundle Combined cable television and internet service bundle offering 85+ analog and 120+ digital TV channels plus internet at 30, 60, 100, or 200 Mbps (or 100 Mbps via GPON), priced lower than separate subscriptions.
• GPON Fiber Internet GPON fiber-to-the-home internet service that operates independently of electrical power outages (with the subscriber powering the ONU). Available in 100, 200, and 300 Mbps tiers.
• IPTV Internet Protocol Television service delivering an expanded list of TV channels over the Trion data network via a dedicated IPTV server.
• Bureau of Advertising (Бюро Рекламы) In-house advertising studio producing photo and video commercials for television, YouTube, websites, and social media, as well as print and outdoor advertising. Also handles ad placement on NKTV including animated lower-third banners, scrolling text, and video spots.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MEGOGOminorOthers · 17 June 2026MEGOGO SPORT television channel broadcasting through NKTN network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Tenet: Odessa-based regional ISP and cable TV operator serving southern Ukrainian cities. Highly direct comparable — similar regional cable/broadband model and southern Ukrainian geographic exposure.
• Volia: Largest Ukrainian cable TV operator serving multiple cities with cable television and broadband internet. Closely comparable product mix and business model, though Volia operates at national scale across major Ukrainian cities.
• Maxnet: Ukrainian regional ISP providing cable TV and internet services in Kharkiv. Closely comparable regional cable/broadband operator with similar product structure (TV + internet bundles) and residential/business customer mix.
• Triolan: Major Ukrainian regional cable TV and broadband ISP operating across multiple Ukrainian cities. Closely comparable in product offering (cable TV + internet bundles) and target market (regional residential and business customers) to NKTV's Mykolaiv operations.
• Lanet Network: Regional Ukrainian ISP and cable TV provider serving residential and business customers. Comparable product offering and regional fixed-line broadband focus to NKTV's Mykolaiv operations.

Broad incumbents

• Kyivstar: Largest mobile operator in Ukraine, also expanding into fixed/home internet via FTTB and fixed wireless access. Indirect competitor for broadband customers in the Mykolaiv region and a meaningful threat given mobile-first distribution.
• Datagroup: Major Ukrainian telecom operator providing internet, telephony, and data services to business and residential customers across Ukraine. Overlapping service portfolio and broadband focus but broader geographic footprint and enterprise-heavy mix.
• Ukrtelecom: Largest fixed-line telecommunications operator in Ukraine providing internet, telephony, and TV services. Comparable as incumbent telecom operator but at national scale, including established presence in the Mykolaiv region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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