Kyivstar is definitely the most popular mobile operator in Ukraine, as evidenced by objective figures - 26 million subscribers throughout the country
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A customer-oriented approach and maximum openness of the company have become determining the success of Kyivstar in the market. Despite the fact that the operator does not offer such a wide selection of service packages as, for example, its main competitor Vodafone, all products are clearly segmented and tailored to a specific consumer audience. At the same time, Kyivstar management is continuously working to improve the service, periodically revising tariffs, maintaining the brand of one of the most stable and reliable operators in Ukraine.
Prepaid packages
Delicious | Communication without borders | Entertainment without limits | Video without borders | Maximum Unlim | |
Subscription fee | 100 UAH/4 weeks | 125 UAH/4 weeks | 175 UAH/4 weeks | 225 UAH/4 weeks | 300 UAH/4 weeks |
Limit on calls on the network | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Limit on off-network calls | 300 min | 30 min | 60 min | 90 min | 300 min |
Internet traffic limit | 20,000 MB | 3000 MB + 3000 MB | 6000 MB + 6000 MB | 9000 MB + unlimited | Unlim |
Free SMS | Absent | Absent | Absent | 90 SMS + 90 SMS | 300 SMS |
Unlimited for instant messengers | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat |
Star Guard Lite | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat |
Kyivstar Football Lightweight | Not available | Not available | Available | Available | Available |
Free music services | Not available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Free video services | Not available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
SIM pair | Not available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Kyivstar TB | Not available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Packages under contract
Calls for parents | Kyivstar Family | Unlim+ | Smart | Smart+ | Smart Max | Smart Business | Smart Business+ | |
Subscription fee | 60 UAH/month | 100 UAH/month | 100 UAH/month | 150 UAH/month | 60 UAH/month | 60 UAH/month | 60 UAH/month | 60 UAH/month |
Limit on calls on the network | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Limit on off-network calls | — | 60 min | 300 min | 120 min | 180 min | 300 min | 1000 min | 3000 min |
Internet traffic limit | 100 MB | 6000 MB | Unlim | 12000 MB | Unlim | Unlim | Unlim | Unlim |
Free SMS | — | 60 SMS | 300 SMS | 120 SMS | 180 SMS | 300 SMS | 1000 SMS | 3000 SMS |
Kyivstar TV | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Kyivstar Football Lightweight | — | — | — | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Home Internet package | — | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Mobile ID | — | — | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
An innovative approach to communications is the main feature of the company, which makes customers remain loyal to this particular mobile provider. The operator is flexible and responsive to changing trends – both technological and aesthetic. The company was one of the first to provide mobile Internet services, becoming one of the leaders among providers. Judging by the numerous reviews from satisfied customers, 4G from Kyivstar is truly one of the best offers in terms of both price and quality. But you can be convinced of this in one way - become a client of the company and evaluate the service through personal experience.
Some Kyivstar services have geolocation links to specific regions. Therefore, when viewing services, it is recommended to select a current location so as not to mislead yourself regarding the company's products.
You can view all the achievements of the Kyivstar team on the official website. Here on the portal you can see the current Kyivstar tariffs and service numbers. The company is famous for its openness and transparency. This is confirmed by the subscriber’s personal account. Its essence is that each client can track the statistics of conversations and payments through the interface by simply entering his phone number and setting an access password. You can log into your personal account on the company’s official website.
Kyivstar tariffs are among the most affordable on the market, as you can see for yourself. At the same time, the company offers a fairly wide range of service packages - from budget products for students to premium segment tariff plans aimed at business audiences. All service packages are divided into two groups:
- Prepayment – the client can pay and use services within his balance
- Contract – the client can use the operator’s services even with a negative balance
In addition to mobile communications and Internet provisioning, the Kyivstar operator also provides services such as payment for transport fares via SMS, MobileID and payments with mobile money.
Mobile money Kyivstar
Other features include:
- Instant replenishment of your bonus account
- Caller ID
- Super Caller ID
- Exclusive phone number
- Additional phone number
- Mobile number transfer
- Location tracking
- Paying for a call at a friend's expense
- Switching from prepayment to contract
- Smartphone insurance
- SMS sending service
Below we will consider all current packages of mobile and Internet communication services from Kyivstar. If none of the tariffs suits you, you can change the operator. How to do this - we wrote in the instructions Stay in touch: how to change the operator while keeping the number. Tariffs of other operators can be found in these articles: Lifecell Tariffs in 2020 and Vodafone (MTS) Tariffs in 2020.
About company
Kyivstar begins its history back in 1994. It was then that this company, along with its then main competitor (which, by the way, it successfully outlived) - UMC, became the founder of cellular communications in the young Ukrainian state. The new operator was financed by the large international holding VEON.
Kyivstar is a Ukrainian brand whose services cover more than a hundred million people, not only in Ukraine and neighboring countries, but also in Eastern Europe, mainly in Poland.
The company is developing the range of services provided - in addition to cellular communications and mobile traffic, Kyivstar provides home Internet to 800 thousand users, and Kyivstar roaming is available in 195 countries on all continents except Australia.
Kyivstar performs a vital social function, being one of the largest taxpayers in Ukraine.
New tariffs
Kyivstar regularly updates its tariff range to meet continuously increasing standards and user requirements. The company quickly perceives and implements scientific innovations and new technologies, confirming its status as the main Ukrainian cellular operator over and over again.
The official Kyivstar website on the Internet provides information about the company’s services and tariffs. An automated support robot with elements of artificial intelligence is ready to answer the vast majority of typical questions that subscribers most often have:
- the most favorable tariff plans;
- conditions and cost of transition;
- report on calls made and services received;
- and much more!
Tariffs and range of services differ in different regions of the country. To obtain the most accurate information, the user should set his region on the site.
In the “Trips” section, the client will find complete information about his own tariff plan or contract, current conditions and cost. Anyone can find a suitable tariff depending on their wishes and financial capabilities.
In 2021, the company introduces 6 new tariffs.
3G online
By connecting to this tariff, the user receives for 55 UAH for 4 weeks:
- 3GB of traffic (3G or 4G, depending on network capabilities in a given location). After the limit is exhausted, the subscriber will receive packages of 50 MB for 5 UAH each.
- Unlimited calls on the network.
- 100 minutes of calls to subscribers of other mobile operators. Calls over the limit are assessed at 60 kopecks/min. Calls to the remaining “landline” numbers are not included and cost 1 UAH. 60 kopecks per minute.
Services are provided on an advance payment basis.
Social networks Unlim
This tariff plan is intended for those who are accustomed to an active social life in the virtual space. The prepayment is 75 UAH/4 weeks, for which the client receives:
- The main thing is complete unlimited access to 6 services: Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, Prometheus, MyBook and Smart Kyivstar.
- 3GB of Internet, which is not consumed when using the services described above, but only when using official applications. That is, if you access Facebook not through the application, but through a browser, traffic will be consumed. Upon exhaustion of the main limit, traffic is provided in packages of 50 MB for 5 UAH.
- 60 minutes of calls, calls in excess of preferential minutes are charged at 60 kopecks/min.
- Unlimited on Kyivstar Go TV (Light tariff is provided, you will have to pay extra for using other tariffs).
Unlim Video
This tariff is expensive - its cost is 150 UAH for 4 weeks. This amount includes:
- Unlimited on video services – Youtube, 1+1 video, Megogo, Divan.TV, Home TV.
- Unlimited use of the services Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, Prometheus, MyBook, Smart Kyivstar, Zvooq, Fonoteka, Radio Kyivstar.
- 6GB Internet traffic.
- 150 SMS messages to Ukrainian numbers.
- Kyivstar Go TV – unlimited.
Maximum Unlim
This is currently the most expensive prepaid tariff from Kyivstar, its cost is 225 UAH for 4 weeks. What is provided to the subscriber for this money:
- Completely unlimited mobile Internet without restrictions.
- Free calls within your network.
- 300 minutes to communicate with clients of other operators.
- 300 SMS messages to any Ukrainian operators (above the limit - 20 UAH/piece).
- Kyivstar Go TV and Kyivstar Football services at minimal rates.
- SIM pair – the user can receive an additional SIM card (without providing a separate number) with access to the Internet for use in a tablet or modem.
4G
This is a contract version of the Video Unlim tariff. It costs 150 UAH/4 weeks, the difference from the prepaid tariff is that it provides complete unlimited use of mobile Internet.
4G Extra
Contract version of Maximum unlimited. There are practically no differences from the prepaid version.
Contract
Signing a contract with an operator provides access to a wide range of Kyivstar services. The packages that are presented in this product category are aimed mainly at business clients and the VIP audience. One of the key differences between contract packages and those offered on a prepaid basis is that the client has the opportunity to use communication services even with a negative balance.
Calls for parents
For 60 UAH per month, the user of this tariff package receives an unlimited number of minutes for calls on the Kyivstar network, 100 MB of mobile Internet, unlimited access to social networks and instant messengers. As well as Kyivstar TV and Star Guard Lite services at no additional cost. This package is an ideal option for subscribers over 60 years of age.
Kyivstar Family
The cost of the package for contract subscribers is 100 UAH per month. Under the terms of the contract, the operator provides the user with 6000 MB of mobile Internet and unlimited calls within the Kyivstar network. At the same time, free calls to numbers of other operators within and outside Ukraine are limited to 60 minutes. An additional bonus is 60 free SMS. The package also includes access to Star Guard Lite and Kyivstar TV, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks.
Unlim+
The monthly subscription fee according to the contract package is 100 UAH. The operator guarantees unlimited Internet and calls within the Kyivstar network. Calls to numbers of other operators, both domestically and abroad, are limited to 300 minutes. In this case, 300 SMS are awarded as an additional bonus. Kyivstar gives all users of this tariff access to Star Guard Lite and Kyivstar TV, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. In addition, the “Home Internet” option is activated, which allows users to refuse the services of local Internet providers and evaluate the standards of the all-Ukrainian leader - the Kyivstar company.
Smart
The cost of the “Smart” package for subscribers who have signed a contract with the company is 150 UAH per month. Under the terms of the agreement, Kyivstar provides the client with 12,000 MB of Internet and unlimited calls within the Kyivstar network. At the same time, free calls to numbers of other operators within the country and abroad are limited to 120 minutes. As a bonus, 120 free SMS will be credited to the account of the client who prefers the “Smart” tariff, which will be more than enough for full communication in text format. The “Smart” package includes access to the exclusive services Star Guard Lite and Kyivstar TV, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. Also, the “Home Internet” option opens for Smart clients.
Smart+
The package of services, the cost of which is 225 UAH per month, is aimed at the category of business clients for whom the absence of any restrictions is important. As part of this tariff, Kyivstar establishes unlimited mobile traffic and calls within the network. As for calls to numbers of other operators, regardless of the geographical location of the recipient, Kyivstar generously charges 180 minutes and 180 SMS.
The “Smart+” package provides free access to the unique services “Kyivstar Football Light”, Star Guard Lite, “Kyivstar TV”, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. In addition, the “Home Internet” option is available to customers.
Smart Max
The “Smart Max” package will cost the subscriber 300 UAH per month. The company, according to the contract, provides the client with unlimited high-speed mobile Internet and an unlimited number of minutes to numbers in the Kyivstar network. For calls to other numbers within the country and abroad, the operator charges 300 minutes, not forgetting about free SMS, the number of which is simply incredible - 300 messages per month.
The “Smart Max” tariff is not only freedom of communication, but also guaranteed free access to exclusive products “Kyivstar Football Light”, Star Guard Lite, “Kyivstar TV”, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. In addition, the “Home Internet” option is available to customers.
Smart Business
The “Smart Business” package will cost the subscriber 600 UAH per month. Users of this tariff plan will receive unlimited access to the mobile Internet and an unlimited number of minutes for calls within the network. The operator also provides 1000 minutes of calls to numbers of other operators and 1000 free SMS. The “Smart Business” package also provides guaranteed free access to the exclusive products “Kyivstar Football Light”, Star Guard Lite, “Kyivstar TV”, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. In addition, the “Home Internet” option is available to customers.
Smart Business+
The “Smart Business+” package will cost the subscriber 1,200 UAH per month. Users of this tariff plan will receive unlimited access to the mobile Internet and an unlimited number of minutes for calls within the network. The operator also provides 3,000 minutes of calls to numbers of other operators and 3,000 free SMS. The “Smart Business+” package also provides guaranteed free access to the exclusive products “Kyivstar Football Light”, Star Guard Lite, “Kyivstar TV”, Mobile ID, as well as popular instant messengers and social networks. In addition, the “Home Internet” option is available to customers.
Kyivstar gives Ukrainian subscribers a wide choice of service packages, guaranteeing a high level of GSM telephony, high-quality Internet connection and free communication within the network. The operator has been confirming its status as a Ukrainian leader for several decades and maintaining its brand by actively introducing innovations and making telecommunications services for the average citizen as accessible and high-quality as possible. Therefore, many Ukrainians, in search of a reliable 4G provider, prefer Kyivstar.
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Additional services
In addition to tariff plans, Kyivstar provides packages of additional services, which are optionally connected in addition to the main tariff. The most popular of them in 2021 are:
Name | What gives | USSD connection code | How much does it cost (UAH) |
Night Internet | 10GB of traffic from 00:00 to 8:00 | *266*1# | 30 |
Day Online | 1GB of mobile traffic, which must be used within 24 hours | *263*1# | 15 |
SIM pair | Additional SIM card without providing a separate number with Internet access for use in a tablet or modem | Connects at customer service point | 15 UAH/4 weeks or 50 kopecks/day |
Extra money | Borrow money to a mobile account – using extra money you cannot activate the current tariff; daily tariffs apply | *117# – top up by 150 UAH; *117*250# – top up by 250 UAH | 20 (over the amount of debt) |
Anti-determinant | The number is hidden from other Kyivstar subscribers | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 65 kopecks/day |
Superdeterminant | You can see the numbers of users of the Anti-identifier service | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 1 UAH 81 kopecks/day |
Exclusive room | "Beautiful" premium phone number | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 300-50,000 UAH depending on the number |
Additional number | Two numbers on one SIM card | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 43 kopecks/day |
Replacing a SIM card | Replacing a SIM card while maintaining the number. | Performed at a customer service point | Warranty (within 2 years from the date of activation, if it fails due to reasons beyond the user’s control) – free of charge; non-warranty – 25 UAH |
Favorite countries | Preferential rates for calls to other countries | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 5 UAH/for one country, you can connect up to three countries |
Beacon | Determining the location of a subscriber by phone number Kyivstar | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 2 UAH/one definition |
Pay for me | Call at the subscriber's expense | On request | The first call per day is 1 UAH, subsequent calls during the day are 53 kopecks |
The user can also check completely free of charge whether his device and SIM card support the fourth generation (4G) mobile Internet:
- *245*43# – SIM card check;
- *245*5# – device check.
The user receives the result of the check in the form of a PUSH message within a minute.
Day online
The cost of the package is 15 hryvnia per day. The volume of traffic provided is 1000 megabytes. Available for a day.
In addition, in the Kyivstar online Extra package, you can watch any videos without any prior downloading.
Other services Kyivstar Online Extra
- Calls to other mobiles 300 minutes per month
- 500 SMS messages to numbers of all Ukrainian operators
- Social networks without limits
- Unlimited calls on the Kyivstar network
Home Internet
Kyivstar not only offers its subscribers services for accessing wired Internet, but also allows you to select a consolidated service that includes mobile communications, mobile traffic, digital television and home Internet.
You can choose the most profitable combined service on the Kyivstar website in the “Choose tariff” tab of the “Home Internet” section, combining services from the sections:
- "Mobile connection";
- "Internet";
- "Television".
It is claimed that you can save up to 50% of the cost of services if you connect them separately.
Advantages of a consolidated connection:
- Reducing the cost of services – up to 50%.
- Convenience - no need to pay for each service separately and track the validity period of the tariff.
- Unified support for all services - you can get advice on all technical issues by calling hotline 466.
A combination of all, the cost depends on the region, you can check it on the official website.
There are also a number of additional services:
Name | What gives | USSD connection code | How much does it cost (UAH) |
Trust Week | Deferred payment up to 7 days | *461 # | For free |
Static IP address | Own unchangeable IP provided | Connects at a customer service point, on the website or in the “My Kyivstar” application | 10 UAH one-time for connection plus a monthly fee of 15-35 UAH, depending on the tariff |
Pause | Suspension of service without disconnection for up to 180 days. There is no charge for the tariff during this period | *464*1# – enable “pause”; *464*2# – resume using Kyivstar services | 10 |
Router | An Internet router from the Kyivstar company is provided | On request | 300 UAH, which are returned within 15 months in the form of a discount on the monthly fee |
Router Pro | A high-end, professional-grade router is provided | On request | 1000 UAH, of which 500 UAH is returned within 25 months. in the form of a discount on the subscription fee |
Home Internet from Kyivstar is connected free of charge if technically possible. New users receive a 50% discount for the first 3 months.
Loyalty program
By visiting the “News and Promotions” section on the official website, you can familiarize yourself with the current promotional offers from Kyivstar, designed to motivate the loyalty of regular customers and attract new ones. Current offers are presented at https://kyivstar.ua/ru/mm/news-and-promotions.
The Kyivstar company constantly improves the quality of the services provided and expands their range. Despite changes in tariff plans, technologies and promotional offers, the company’s concern for each client remains unchanged, reflected in the corporate motto “Simply. Innovative. Better”, which Kyivstar has adhered to since its inception, that is, for a quarter of a century.
Tariffs without monthly fee Kyivstar Classic
This tariff has no subscription fee at all and is perfect for subscribers who make calls primarily on one network.
- Calls to numbers of other operators - 85 kopecks / minute
- Connection fee - 35 kopecks
- The cost of one SMS message is 35 kopecks
- 1 megabyte / 10 hryvnia
As you can see, Kyivstar provides a wide selection of tariffs that are designed for users with different needs. Choose the one that suits you and enjoy using it.
Find more detailed information about tariffs on the official Kyivstar website by following this link .