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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.
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.
Mobile operator lifecell to switch off 3G in 17 regions of Ukraine
Starting September 3, 2026, lifecell is phasing out 3G support in selected settlements across 17 regions. The freed-up spectrum will be utilized to expand the capacity of the company’s LTE network.


