Life - Ukraine
Life (Ukraine) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 4 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Life (Ukraine). See the tables below for details.
Check device compatibilityCarrier website: http://www.life.ua/
Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Lifecell is a mobile network operator in Ukraine, represented by the Astelit company since January 2005. It is owned by the international leading company Turkcell and operates under the brand name Lifecell. The network is denoted by the codes 255 06, which are part of the Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC) system. Lifecell uses GSM, UMTS, LTE, and CDMA protocols and supports 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 2 CDMA bands.
Lifecell has a significant presence in Ukraine, with over 11 million subscribers as of Q3 2023. The company is committed to social activities, particularly focusing on helping vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, lonely retired individuals, and those from orphanages.
For roaming services, Lifecell offers coverage in 184 countries through more than 456 roaming partners, making it a convenient option for international travel. The network also provides various tariffs and plans, including options for keeping your existing number when switching to Lifecell.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Life Ukraine's use of the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band is not specified in the provided sources. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Life Ukraine uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is used for GSM services in most parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia (excluding Japan and South Korea), and Oceania. It is also referred to as "Digital Cellular System" (DCS) in some countries. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Life Ukraine uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. It has a duplex spacing of 190 MHz and channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Life Ukraine uses LTE band 7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band is part of the LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network, which is a 4G wireless communication standard. The deployment of LTE band 7 in Ukraine is not specified in the provided information. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Life Ukraine uses LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed on August 5, 2024. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Life Ukraine uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). This band was added to Life Ukraine on August 5, 2024. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | Life Ukraine uses LTE band B8 (900 MHz). The deployment date of this frequency band is not specified. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Life Ukraine.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Life Ukraine.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to Life Ukraine.
