Ukraine prepaid flat rate SIM

[NFH]

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. It's extraordinary that there's only one 3G network, and susprising that both of the big Russian networks in Ukraine, MTS and Beeline, are 2G-only. When I saw only one 3G network listed at PrePaidGSM: Ukraine I assumed incorrectly that the page was out of date. How much does ÒðèÌîá charge for a prepaid micro-SIM before buying any service, and what is their expiry policy?

[kuba.g]

Originally Posted by NFH

How much does TryMob charge for a prepaid micro-SIM before buying any service

According to their site it costs 30 UAH with 550MB and 5 UAH credit included.

Originally Posted by NFH

and what is their expiry policy?

The sim card is valid 365 days from last recharge of 100 UAH and more, or 270 days from last recharge less than 100 UAH.

Most of the information I know from Frank_Costello who was kind enough to explain it all to me

By the way, I think Kievstar offers national roaming on the TryMob network. At least I have used a Kievstar prepaid last time when I was in Ukraine (summer 2011 in Odessa) and for sure I had a 3G signal.

[NFH]

Are you sure that Kyivstar doesn't provide 3G? Kyivstar's web site suggests that they do. Perhaps it is provided by a roaming agreement with ТриМоб. What is Kyivstar's expiry policy? Is it 1 year from the last call as stated at PrePaidGSM: Ukraine? I avoid networks that require periodic top-ups.

[Frank_Costello]

Originally Posted by NFH

It's extraordinary that there's only one 3G network, and susprising that both of the big Russian networks in Ukraine, MTS and Beeline, are 2G-only.

This situation is because of very expensive licenses for 3G.
(Beeline-Ukraine hasn't own 2G network since last year, it was united as a part of Kyivstar.)

Originally Posted by NFH

How much does TriMob charge for a prepaid micro-SIM before buying any service, and what is their expiry policy?

After purchasing of the start-package you can get microsim in customer service offices, it costs 20 UAH.

But most of users here just cut it in small private repair shops of mobile phones, "radio markets" or do it at home. How To Cut Sim & Make a Micro Sim Card For iPhone 4S/4 & iPad 3G 1/2/3 - YouTube

[NFH]

Thanks for all the information, Frank Costello. It seems that Ukraine is much less straightforward for SIM cards than one would expect. I suppose 4G/LTE is out of the question, given the shortage of 3G networks?

[Frank_Costello]

Originally Posted by NFH

Thanks for all the information, Frank Costello. It seems that Ukraine is much less straightforward for SIM cards than one would expect. I suppose 4G/LTE is out of the question, given the shortage of 3G networks?

There are several 4G/WiMax networks in Ukraine like Giraffe.ua and FreshTel.

I think the operators are waiting for the time and they are going to develop 4g/LTE and skip 3G.

Also state project 4G/LTE network for education is underway.
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http://www.ukrproject.gov.ua/sites/d...t_02_print.pdf

[Frank_Costello]

Originally Posted by NFH

ТриМоб ... micro-SIM