Kyivstar - Ukraine
Kyivstar (Ukraine) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 5 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Kyivstar (Ukraine). See the tables below for details.
Check device compatibilityCarrier website: http://www.kyivstar.ua/
Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest electronic communications operator, serving 24.3 million cell phone subscribers and more than 1.1 million Home Internet subscribers as of the first quarter of 2023. The company was founded in 1994 and has been a major player in Ukraine's telecom market for over two decades. Kyivstar provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed communications, digital solutions, mobile financial services, cybersecurity services, digital TV, and more.
Key Points About Kyivstar:
Infrastructure: Kyivstar has built the largest communication infrastructure in Ukraine, with over 53,000 base stations. It uses its own fiber-optic network with a total length of more than 44,000 km and a bandwidth of 16 Tbps.
Services: The company offers various services such as SMS, mobile Internet, package tariff plans, and high-speed mobile data transmission technologies. It was the first to introduce "package" tariff plans free of charge per minute and canceled per-megabyte billing of the Internet.
Charitable Efforts: During the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Kyivstar has provided free mobile and fixed-line services, access to news and educational resources, and bonuses for mobile communication of doctors in war zones. The company has also allocated significant funds for humanitarian aid and the restoration of digital infrastructure.
Ownership and Funding: Kyivstar is a Ukrainian company with a Dutch-domiciled parent company, Veon. In 2024, the CEO outlined an action plan to use a newly announced $400 million funding to target Ukraine's mobile recovery.
Cybersecurity: Following a significant cyberattack in December 2023, Kyivstar aimed to restore some of its services and has since been working on additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Kyivstar plays a crucial role in Ukraine's communication landscape, providing essential services to millions of users and contributing significantly to the country's economic and social development.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks. The deployment of this frequency band by Kyivstar Ukraine is not specified in the provided information. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was deployed on April 6, 2018, in 20 cities of Ukraine. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed on July 1, 2018. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Kyivstar Ukraine uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band was deployed on July 1, 2018. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Kyivstar Ukraine deployed LTE B8 (900 MHz) frequency band in all regions of Ukraine, including Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This deployment was completed in November 2020, allowing for the expansion of high-speed Internet services in rural areas and small towns. The use of the 900 MHz band provided a larger coverage radius compared to other frequency bands, accelerating the deployment of the national 4G network in these regions. |
| B40 (TD 2300 MHz) | LTE | Kyivstar Ukraine is using the LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) frequency band to boost the capacity of its 4G/LTE network in cities where demand is escalating due to increased migration. This deployment aims to enhance network capacity and support the growing number of subscribers, particularly in western cities and border areas. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Kyivstar Ukraine.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Kyivstar Ukraine.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to Kyivstar Ukraine.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) added to Kyivstar Ukraine.
