Ukraine
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
Kyivstar
GSM, GPRS, EDGE
APN settings
- username: (blank) (or) igprs
- password: (blank) (or) internet
- APN name: www.ab.kyivstar.net (or) www.kyivstar.net (or) xl.kyivstar.net
MTS
GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000, CDMA2000 EV-DO
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: "APN" should be specified according to the chosen service plan:
Service | Mobile GPRS Internet | Hyper.NET | HyperActive | Smart.NET | SmartActive |
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APN name | internet | hyper.net | Active | smart.net | smart.active |
(or) www.mts.com.ua
life:)
GSM, GPRS, EDGE
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: internet
Intertelecom
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: it.od.ua
PEOPLEnet
Works with 3G 1x EV-DO Revision A technology.
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: people.net.ua
Utel (OJSC UKRTELECOM)
UMTS, HSDPA (Uses Kyivstar where it's UMTS network doesn't reach)
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: 3g.utel.ua (or) unlim.utel.ua
Beeline
GSM, GPRS, EDGE
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: internet.beeline.ua
Egonel
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: www.ekotel.com.ua
djuice (by Kyivstar)
APN settings
- username: (blank) (or) djuice
- password: (blank) (or) wap
- APN name: www.djuice.com.ua (or) wap.djuice.com.ua
Prepaid plans
Kyivstar
Prepaid Mobile Internet for your phone:
Tariff | Monthly Data Volume | Monthly Charge | How to activate |
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Internet without limits | 0 | Unlimited access to the Internet for 1 UAH / 0.12$ per day. | Dial *154*1# |
"Search" | 50 MB | 25 UAH / 3.12$ | Dial *221*50# |
"Conversation" | 350 MB | 55 UAH / 6.86$ | Dial *221*350# |
"Entertainment" | 1500 MB | 105 UAH / 13.09$ | Dial *221*1500# |
Smartphone Profi | 500 MB, includes 250 SMS and 250 MMS | 65 UAH / 8.10$ | Dial *223*65# to activate, *223*0# - to deactivate |
Smartphone Basic | 150 MB, includes 50 SMS and 50 MMS | 35 UAH / 4.36$ | Dial *223*35# to activate, *223*0# - to deactivate |
Kyivstar offers Internet 3G service for your laptop.
How to use the service:
- Purchase “Kyivstar. Mobile Internet” set, which contains 3G modem and special SIM card with activated services of prepaid connection and installed tariff plan “Internet 3G”.
- Insert SIM card into the modem.
- In “Network Settings” section of modem software choose manual mode and search for available networks. Select UTEL (or 255-07, UA-07, UKR-07). If indicated displays of UTEL network are not found, this means there is no UTEL network coverage in this place or end-user equipment does not support 3G standard.
- In “Internet Profiles” section select Internet 3G profile or Internet Prepaid and install it by default.
- Click “Get Connected” on the “Internet” tab.
Prepaid tariffs for Internet 3G
Tariff | Monthly Data Volume | Monthly Charge | Cost of 1 MB above prepaid volume | How to activate |
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Internet 3G 600 | 600 MB | 50 UAH / 6.23$ | 0.10 UAH (0.01$) / MB | Dial *122*600# |
Internet 3G 3000 | 3000 MB | 139 UAH / 17.33$ | 0.10 UAH (0.01$) / MB | Dial *122*3000# |
During the activation of number “Internet 3G 600” package is connected automatically and 600 MB of data are charged (for the first time no charge in deducted). In case there is not enough money on your account to deduct charge for 3G package, tariff for data transmission will be 1 UAH (0.12) / MB in any registration network of your number.
There are also some more Prepaid Internet packages for laptop/PC - "Entertainment","Unlimited", "Free internet night" and Mobile internet XL with the prices as follows:
Tariff | Monthly Data Volume | Charge | Cost of 1 MB above prepaid volume | How to activate |
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"Entertainment" | 1 500 MB | 105 UAH (13.09$) / month | According to the terms of the tariff plan | Dial *221*1500# |
"Unlimited" | 10 000 MB | 135 UAH (16.83$) / month | 0.01 UAH (0.001$) / MB | Dial *122*10000# |
"Free internet night" | 5 000 MB (from 00:00 to 8:00) | 49 UAH (6.11$) / month | According to the terms of tariff plan | Dial *121*5000*1# |
Mobile internet XL | - | 7 UAH (0.87$) / day | - | Call 477 and follow the instructions |
How to top up
You can top up your prepaid account as follows:
- on Kyivstar web-site with any sum;
- by top-up cards - 25 UAH / 3.12$ , 30 UAH / 3.74$, 50 UAH / 6.23$, 100 UAH / 12.47$ and 300 UAH / 37.40$ card are available. While topping up account with new top-up card prepaid subscribers get bonus: +3 UAH / 0.37$ if using 100 UAH / 12.47$ card; +10 UAH / 1.25$ if using 300 UAH / 37.40$ card. To top up ypur account dial *12*< recharge code ># and press Call button or call to 433 and enter recharge code after invitation.
- by electronic codes for account top-up - it is an analogue of unified account top-up card with 25, 50, 100 and 300 face-values. Electronic codes are available at internet-portals, you can purchase them using your credit card. Also it is possible to buy an electronic code at ATM, banks and shops with POS-terminals. Steps to top up account by electronic codes are identical to account top-up using top-up cards.
- by cash or credit cards («Convenient sum» service) using self-service terminals and ATMs, and also at sale points and banks, which provide such opportunity. There you should fill in special blank of subscriber’s account/number replenishment, write in phone number, sum, your sign and give it to teller. After verification your money will be transferred.
MTS
MTS offers following Internet-service packages:
Tariff | Cost of access within 24 hours | Cost of access within 1 month | Cost of 1 MB | How to activate |
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Hyper.NET | 5 UAH . 0,62$ | - | 0.1 UAH / 0.01$ | Send empty SMS to 102073 |
Smart.NET | 2 UAH / 0.25$ | - | 0.4 UAH / 0.05$ | Send empty SMS to 102070 |
HyperActive | - | 120 UAH / 14.98$ | 0.01 UAH / 0.001$ | Send empty SMS to 102072 |
SmartActive | - | 40 UAH / 5$ | 0.2 UAH / 0.03$ | Send empty SMS to 102071 |
To activate Internet-service dial *109*210# and press Call button.
Also there is a Mobile GPRS-Internet service to help you to connect to the Internet from your PC (laptop) or mobile phone (smartphone) at speed up to 236 kbit/sec. How to use the service:
Step 1: Activate the GPRS services by dialling *109*210# and pressing the call button;
Step 2: Order any Internet package
Package Name | Monthly Data Volume | Package Price | Overage Price of 1 MB | Validity period | How to activate |
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Internet 20 | 20 MB | 10 UAH / 1.25$ | According to the tariff plan set for the start package | 30 days from the moment of the order | Dial *101*015# |
Internet 100 | 100 MB | 35 UAH / 4.37$ | Dial *101*035# | ||
Internet 1000 | 1000 MB | 65 UAH / 8.12$ | Dial *101*065# | ||
Internet Unlimeted | Unlimited | 135 UAH / 16.86$ | Dial *101*135# | ||
Night Internet 5000 | 5000 MB (00:00 am – 08:00 am) | 49 UAH / 6.12$ | Dial *101*049# |
Step 3: Activate the Mobile GPRS Internet service. For this send a free SMS message with 3 to 1020 and save in your mobile phone the settings which you’ll receive in reply.
There is also a service 'Internet for 1 kopeck (0.01 UAH / 0.001$): 1 kopeck = 1 MB' in prepaid mobile tariff 'Super MTS Without Connection Fee 0-25'. 1 MB of Mobile GPRS Internet comes into effect if you buy the 1,600 MB package at the price of 8 UAH / 1$. The package is valid for a period of 80 days. To order the 'Internet for 1 kopeck service', you have to dial *101*1600#. The service will be activated within 24 hours. On a daily basis you will be given 20 MB of Mobile GPRS Internet. If you want to check validity period of the Internet for 1 kopeck service and your MB balance, dial *101*02#.Once you’ve exhausted the daily allowance under this service, cost of 1 MB of uploaded/downloaded data will be 7 UAH / 0.87$.
Besides, there is a MTS Connect service for your laptop with the following prepaid tariff plans:
Tariff Name | MTS Easy Connect |
---|---|
Cost of the start package | 60 UAH / 7.49$ |
Account balance | 20 UAH / 2.50$ |
Cost of 1 MB | 0.09 UAH / 0.01$ |
Cost of the modem | 399 UAH / 49.83$ |
Tariff Name | Unlimited Contract Free |
Cost of the start package | 60 UAH / 7.50$ |
Account balance | 20 UAH / 2.50$ |
The fee for unlimited access
to the Intrnet for a day |
2 UAH / 0.25$ |
The cost of data received and
sent throughout the day |
0 |
Cost of the modem | 399 UAH / 49.83$ |
Tariff Name | MTS Connect Unlimited |
Cost of the start package | 60 UAH / 7.50$ |
Account balance | 20 UAH / 2.50$ |
Payment for the first 60 minute
access to Internet during 24h |
3 UAH / 0.37$ |
Cost per 1 min of downloaded and
uploaded data during 24 h (over the first 60 minutes) |
0.05 UAH / 0.006$ |
Cost of the modem | 399 UAH / 49.83$ |
How to top up
You can top up your MTS account via:
- Easy Recharge service - in bank outlets and branches,through the partner network of terminals, in MTS Stores. The minimum account recharge amount is 5 UAH / 0.62$; the maximum account recharge amount is 2,100 UAH / 262.24$.
- Using a mobile and a bank card. To top up your account just call 111, select “Billing Principles, International Tariffs and Management by Account, enter a card number and an amount of payment. Payment is effected free of any commission charges.
- Electronic Payment System - using Webmoney or Wallet One payment services.
life:)
life:) Internet packages:
Package Name | Traffic Volume | Validity | Charge | How to activate | How to deactivate |
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Internet 50 | 50 MB | 30 days | 15 UAH / 1.87$ | Dial *125*15# | Send an SMS with 15 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. |
Internet 100 | 100 MB | 30 UAH / 3.75$ | Dial *125*100# | Send an SMS with 100 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. | |
Internet 300+ | 350 MB | 45 UAH / 5.62$ | Dial *125*300# | Send an SMS with 300 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. | |
Internet 1500 | 1500 MB | 75 UAH / 9.37$ | Dial *125*1500# | Send an SMS with 1500 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. | |
Internet 3000 | 3000 MB | 110 UAH / 13.74$ | Dial *125*3000# | Send an SMS with 3000 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. | |
New Unlimited Internet | no limits | 125 UAH / 15.61$* | Dial *125*10# | Send an SMS with 3000 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. | |
Night Internet | 10240 MB | 30 days ** | 49 UAH / 6.12$ | Dial *125*01# | Send an SMS with N OFF to 125 and confirm your request. |
Internet for a Day | no limits | 1 day | 7 UAH / 0.87$ | Dial *125*55# | Send an SMS with 55 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. |
Internet for a Week | 100 MB | 7 days | 20 UAH / 2.50$ | Dial *125*51# | Send an SMS with 51 OFF to 125 and confirm your request. |
* during night hours, from 00:00 till 07:59
** during suspend, on absence of full required monthly fee, service continues on daily basis with 4.9 UAH / 0.62$ Day Fee and 300 MB Day Bundle till successfully next period prolonged.
Mobile plans that include data traffic:
“life:) crazy day” prepaid tariff plan
Calls to life:) | 0 UAH / min |
---|---|
Calls to other numbers
within Ukraine |
0.10 UAH (0.01$) / min |
Free Internet monthly | 1500 MB |
Free Internet monthly
with "Double Internet" service* |
2400 MB* |
Free SMS within
Ukraine monthly |
1500 |
Fee | 1.19 UAH (0.15$) / day |
Connection Fee | 0 |
*"Double Internet" service allows doubling daily Internet package for 0,47 UAH / 0.06$ per day. The total number of MB when ordering service will be 80 MB per day. To manage the service, dial *125*2# and press call key.
“life:) communicator” prepaid tariff plan
Calls to life:) | Unlimited |
---|---|
Calls to other numbers
within Ukraine |
100 mins |
Package of mobile Internet | 100 MB |
Package SMS | 100 SMS |
Package MMS | 100 MMS |
Call set up fee | 0 |
Cost of Package
of Services |
49 UAH / 6.12$ |
How to top up
You can top up your mobile account using:
- Electronic payment systems. The minimum payment amount is 1 UAH / 0.12$.
- bank payment card via 5433 voice menu – call 5433 number. The minimum sum of refill – 1 UAH / 0.12$.
- cash transfer - in bank outlets and branches, via ATMs, through the partner network of terminals, in the exclusive life:) shops.
- bank transfer - you may refill with the help of money transfer from your personal account.
PEOPLEnet
Prepaid plans that include data traffic
Plan Name | Primary Advance payment | Charge | Internet Traffic Included | Overage Internet Traffic charge | Overage WAP charge |
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'Folc' | 100 UAH / 12.49$ | 60 UAH (7.49$) / month | 2100 MB | 0.11 UAH (0.01$) / MB | 0.75 UAH (0.09$) / MB |
'Bumer' | 110 UAH / 13.74$ | 99 UAH (12.36$) / month | 5050 MB | 0.09 UAH (0.01$) / MB | |
'Jaguar' | 170 UAH / 21.23$ | 150 UAH (18.73$) / month | 10200 MB | 0.08 UAH (0.01$) / MB | |
Freedom New A | 498 UAH (62.19$) | 0 | 5 GB for 62 days | 0.10 UAH (0.01$) / MB | |
Freedom 3 A | 398 UAH / 49.70$ | 0 | 3100 MB for 62 days | 0.15 UAH (0.02$) / MB | - |
Mobile A | 100 UAH / 12.49$ | 60 UAH (7.49$) / month | 250 MB / month | 0.15 UAH (0.002$) / MB | 0.75 UAH (0.09$) / MB |
There is also such prepaid Internet plan
Plan Name | 'Vilnii Internet' (Free Internet) |
---|---|
Start-up Package Price | 60 UAH / 7.49$ |
Account Balance | 50 UAH / 6.24$ |
Internet Traffic Charge | 0.15 UAH (0.02$) / MB |
Also PEOPLEnet offers Internet Wholesale service with the following data bundles:
Data Bundle | Cost of 1 MB | Data Bundle Price |
---|---|---|
1 GB | 0.08 UAH / 0.01$ | 81.92 UAH / 10.23$ |
2 GB | 0.07 UAH / 0.009$ | 143.36 UAH / 17.90$ |
5 GB | 0.06 UAH / 0.008$ | 307.20 UAH / 38.36$ |
10 GB | 0.05 UAH / 0.006$ | 512 UAH / 63.94$ |
20 GB | 0.04 UAH / 0.005$ | 819.20 UAH / 102.30$ |
30 GB | 0.03 UAH / 0.004$ | 921.60 UAH / 115.09$ |
Where to buy
You can get PEOPLEnet service:
- in Customer service centers see map.
- at dealers.
- in the departments of PrivatBank bank.
How to activate 'Internet Wholesale
Step 1. Top up your account with the required sum of money correspondent to the chosen data bundle.
Step 2. Using Customer Self-Service System order the chosen bundle.
Step 3. You can get the information about the balance of purchased MB using Customer Self-Service System or contact PEOPLEnet Support (on the phone: 044 506 0506 or 111 hours - 24 hours available (toll-free).
How to top up
- Online top-up.
Utel
Mobile Internet packages "Wow! Mobile":
Package Name | Monthly Fee (30 days) | Mobile Internet Volume | Non-rated minutes volume | Fee of Overage Internet
Traffic in Ukrtelecom Network |
Fee of Overage Internet
Traffic in national roaming |
Fee of Overage minutes in Ukraine | Modem Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOW! Mobile Start | 30 UAH / 3.75$ | 550 MB | 1000 mins | 0.10 UAH (0.01$) / MB | 0.40 UAH (0.05$) / MB | 0.30 UAH (0.04$) / min | 399 UAH / 49.83$ |
WOW! Mobile Light | 60 UAH / 7.49$ | 1536 MB | |||||
WOW! Mobile Standard | 120 UAH / 14.99$ | 8192 MB |
To connect to one of the tariff plans of "Wow! Mobile" it's enough to buy and activate the start-up package "WOW! Mobile Start." The package price is 30 UAH / 3.75$. The package has tariff plan "WOW! Mobile Start."
When activated, you will have:
- 550 MB of mobile internet traffic in the network Ukrtelecom (for 30 days).
- 1000 non-rated minutes for calls to fixed networks in Ukraine and Ukrtelecom (for 30 days).
- 5 UAH / 0.62$ of account balance.
How to top up
To top up your mobile account you may use one of the following methods:
- top up by means of bank transfers;
- using electronic payment system - Webmoney;
- top-up vouchers with the face value equal to 35 UAH / 4.37$, 65 UAH / 8.12$, 100 UAH / 12.49$
Beeline
Beeline offers Mobile Internet service at 6 UAH (0.75$) / 1 MB.
To use Mobile Internet for your laptop or PC you may buy 3G-modem Beeline package.Its start-up kit includes a SIM card and USB-modem (supports 3G/EDGE/GPRS). The cost of the modem is 99 UAH / 12.36$ plus you have to provide 300 UAH / 37.46$ as an advance payment and you are given 300 MB of free Internet data.
When buying 3G-modem Beeline start-up package Beeline offers tariff called Click with the 'Unlimited Interent' service at the price за 0.02 UAH (0.003$) / MB. It can be activated by calling to *100*136*1#.
To save some money you can choose one of the Mobile Internet packages available for all prepaid customers:
Package | Monthly Data Volume | Monthly Charge | How to activate | Overage Charge | Device can be used with |
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'Poisk' (Search) | 50 MB | 25 UAH / 3.12$ | Dial *121*50# | According to the tariff plan tariff | Mobile phone only |
'Obsshenie' (Communication) | 350 MB | 55 UAH / 6.87$ | Dial *121*350# | Mobile phone, smartphone, tablet | |
'Razvlechenija' (Entertainment) | 1500 MB | 105 UAH / 13.11$ | Dial *121*1500# | Tablet, laptop + USB modem | |
'Bezlimitnyj Internet' (Unlimited Internet) | 10000 MB | 135 UAH / 16.86$ | Dial *121*10000# | 0.01 UAH (0.001$) / MB | Laptop/PC + USB modem |
Beeline Wap Internet costs 12 UAH / 1.50$ per 1 MB
How to top up
Top-up can be done using:
- top-up vouchers with the face values equal to 5 UAH / 0.62$, 15 UAH / 1.87$, 30 UAH / 3.75$, 60 UAH / 7.49$ and 90 UAH / 11.24$. Steps to follow:
1. Gently scratch off the protecting cover of the card to see the recharge code.
2. Dial *101*< recharge code > and press Call button.
3. You will get a confirmation message. To check your account balance you may dial *102#.
- bank card - Visa or MasterCard - via ATMs.
- online top-up. see details (in Russian).