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Mobile phones Here are the leading mobile operators in Ukraine. Kyivstar and MTC (former UMC) are the strongest and best established in Ukraine. Roaming is available from all operators as well as MMS, WAP and mobile Internet services. Top up cards are available at kiosks, supermarkets, mobile phone stores and at the operators' stores.
Kyivstar Kyivstar is the oldest operator on the Ukrainian market. Its prepaid service, Ace&Base, offers cards for 25, 50, 100 or 300 UAH. To sign a contract you need to visit their shop and bring your passport. Payments start at 200 Hryvnas for set up and tariffs from 5 Hryvnas a month.
Djuice Djuice is part of the Kyivstar company aimed at younger customers. Djuice offers prepaid services only. Starter pack and the cards are available for 25, 50, 100 or 300 Hrynas.
MTC (UMC) UMC has recently changed its brand name to MTC. The UMC subscriber tariffs remain the same but as MTC, the company has added new options. The prepaid service, SimSim, offers cards for 30, 60 or 120 Hryvnas. Contracts start from 40 Hryvnas per month. There is also the Unlimited tariff where for 600 Hryvnas flat monthly fee you can call as much as you want. Bring your passport to sign up for a contract.
life:) A relatively new operator which enjoyed major success after launching in Ukraine. They offer all types of subscription from prepaid cards to business contracts. With Magnificent Three service you can select 3 life:) numbers to make calls, SMS and MMS at special rates. Flat tariff offers the same minute rate to all national lines. Life:) world tariff plan is for subscribers who need roaming - 465 networks in 181 countries. Connections through WiFi and EDGE available.
Beeline The latest arrival on the Ukrainian market of mobile operators. You won't miss the adverisement in the city - anything with yellow and black stripes, the 'bee colors', is them. Beeline is a major mobile operator in Russia. |