5G
Kyivstar, Vodafone, and lifecell operators launched test 5G in Odesa on September 10
On September 10, 2026, mobile operators Kyivstar, Vodafone, and lifecell began test trials of the 5G standard in Odesa. The service is available in the city’s central and most crowded areas at no additional cost to subscribers.
Technical launch of fifth-generation network conducted in Odesa
A technical implementation of the 5G pilot project has taken place in Odesa to test the network under local conditions. Previously, the technology was launched for testing in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv, and Borodianka.
Performance results of the Datagroup-Volia-lifecell group in 2026
The Datagroup-Volia-lifecell group reported financial growth and enhanced network energy resilience two years after their merger. The mobile operator lifecell increased its revenue to 15.9 billion UAH over the past year.


