Ukraine eSIM guide
3 networks · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Kyivstar 4G, Lifecell 4G, Vodafone 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.70/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $13.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $13.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $27.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Ukraine
The Ukraine eSIM connects to Kyivstar, Lifecell and Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Ukraine
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ukraine.
About unlimited in Ukraine
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Ukraine?
These regional eSIMs include Ukraine. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Ukraine eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $0.70 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $11.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $27.99 | $0.93 | No cap |
Questions about Ukraine
Which networks does the Ukraine eSIM use?
The Ukraine eSIM connects to Kyivstar, Lifecell and Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Ukraine?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Ukraine?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Ukraine plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Does a regional eSIM cover Ukraine?
Yes. Europe and Global include Ukraine. The smallest, Europe, covers 41 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.