Mobile phones
Here are the leading mobile operators in Ukraine.
Kyivstar and MTS (formerly UMC) are the strongest and most well-established operators in Ukraine, though on the life:) network, calling between other customers is automatically free.
Djuice is part of the Kyivstar company aimed at younger customers. Djuice offers prepaid services only.
life:) A joint project of Turkcell and Donetsk-based DCC, life:) is a relatively new operator which has enjoyed major success since launching in Ukraine.
Beeline the latest arrival on the Ukrainian mobile phone market is Russia based and, consequently, offers the cheapest long-distance rates between Ukraine and Russia.
Roaming is available from almost all operators, as well as MMS, WAP and mobile internet services. Top-up cards are available at street-side kiosks, supermarkets, mobile phone stores and, increasingly, in easy-to-use pre-payment stands that allow the purchaser to determine how much phone credit they wish to buy (subject to pre-set minimums).
Here are the leading mobile operators in Ukraine.
Kyivstar and MTS (formerly UMC) are the strongest and most well-established operators in Ukraine, though on the life:) network, calling between other customers is automatically free.
Djuice is part of the Kyivstar company aimed at younger customers. Djuice offers prepaid services only.
life:) A joint project of Turkcell and Donetsk-based DCC, life:) is a relatively new operator which has enjoyed major success since launching in Ukraine.
Beeline the latest arrival on the Ukrainian mobile phone market is Russia based and, consequently, offers the cheapest long-distance rates between Ukraine and Russia.
Roaming is available from almost all operators, as well as MMS, WAP and mobile internet services. Top-up cards are available at street-side kiosks, supermarkets, mobile phone stores and, increasingly, in easy-to-use pre-payment stands that allow the purchaser to determine how much phone credit they wish to buy (subject to pre-set minimums).
Post offices
Post offices across Ukraine also have Internet access, Kiev central post office on Maydan Nezalezhnosti works non-stop.
Other threats
Travelers to Ukraine need not fear any specific threat or need vaccinations prior to their arrival, and while the country struggles to provide proper care for HIV/AIDS- and tuberculosis-infected persons (at the moment such persons receive little or no help), most other people will find the climate and general health of the population reassuring. Regarding crime, the rate of violent crime in Kiev is especially low, though as in any large city, travelers are encouraged to travel in groups late at night or in dimly lit residential areas. Safeguard valuables such as jewelry, cell phones or wallets on all modes of public transport as pick pocketing is common, and keep an eye on any belogings left hanging or lying unattended in restaurants as such thefts are quite common.