Vodafone has launched 0-hryvnia plans: who is eligible for the offer
Vodafone provides details of the promotion, the terms and conditions for signing up, and the cost of tariffs after the free period.
Vodafone has launched a promotion offering free mobile connectivity to some subscribers.
This refers to the “3-in-1 Contract 2026” offer in the GigaCombo tariff range.
As part of the promotion, users do not have to pay for the service package for two months.
The offer is available to subscribers who change their tariff or port their number to the Vodafone network via the MNP service.
New customers are not eligible for the completely free service. However, they are offered reduced prices for the first three months of use.
How much will the tariffs cost after the promotion
After the promotional period ends, the tariffs will cost:
GigaCombo – 350 hryvnias per month;
GigaCombo+ – 400 hryvnias;
GigaCombo Pro – 425 hryvnias;
GigaCombo Pro+ – 475 hryvnias.
The basic package includes unlimited mobile internet, home internet, unlimited on-network calls, 11 gigabytes of roaming data, 500 minutes for calls within Ukraine and abroad, over 90 TV channels, and minutes for international calls.
The more expensive tariffs promise more mobile data, SMS and additional bonuses. In particular, this includes a free GPON router connection for gigabit home internet.
What does the Vodafone promotion mean?
The Vodafone promotion came about following a wave of price rises for mobile tariffs in Ukraine.
Operators are raising prices, but at the same time stepping up the battle for subscribers.
Vodafone is focusing on bundled services – mobile connectivity combined with home internet.
In fact, the promotion is aimed at attracting customers from other operators via MNP. The free period is intended to encourage subscribers to switch to the Vodafone network and remain with them after the promotional period ends.
Why mobile communications are becoming more expensive
Vodafone CEO Olga Ustinova explained that tariff prices are set taking into account the costs of maintaining and developing the network.
According to her, a tariff of 400 hryvnias per month is roughly the cost of three or four cups of coffee in Kyiv. For this money, subscribers receive a large data allowance, unlimited voice calls and the ability to use the ‘Roaming as at Home’ service abroad at no extra charge.
Ustinova noted that Vodafone’s business remains profitable, with a margin of approximately 50%.
At the same time, the company consistently invests over a third of its funds – more than 33% – in network maintenance and development.
According to Vodafone’s CEO, the operator has to purchase generators, base stations and other equipment in dollars, as there are no local suppliers.
Due to rising exchange rates and the cost of electricity, the company’s expenses are increasing.
The company emphasises that current tariffs are driven not only by a desire to earn more, but also by the need to ensure stable connectivity, particularly during blackouts.
What people are saying about the mobile communications market
Economist and telecoms market expert Anatoliy Amelin noted that Ukrainian mobile internet and connectivity are often of higher quality than their European and American counterparts.
According to him, in Berlin, 4G mobile connectivity was patchy even in the city centre, and in Washington, internet speeds could also be unstable.
Amelin explains that over the past two years, Ukrainian operators have been forced to invest significantly in the network’s energy independence and its restoration following shelling.
According to his data, 100% of base stations in Ukraine are equipped with batteries, and at least 25% of stations in each region have generators capable of providing power for 72 hours.
In total, the market is spending billions of hryvnias on the purchase of thousands of generators and hundreds of thousands of batteries.
What other operators are doing
From 12 May, Kyivstar is expanding the list of countries for international calls to 19.
The updated list includes countries in Europe, the US, Canada and India.
The tariff update allows minutes to be used for international calls, automatically switches the package to 300 minutes and combines them for flexible use.
From 15 April 2026, lifecell has increased prices for certain tariff plans.
This primarily concerns business tariffs, the “Digital Office” range and certain special offers.
The operator explains the price increases by the need to maintain the stability of the infrastructure during the war.
As reported by ThePublic, at the start of 2026, Ukraine’s largest mobile operators – Kyivstar, Vodafone and lifecell – revised their tariff prices almost simultaneously. On average, prices rose by 40–100 UAH, and for some packages, the increase reached a third of the previous cost.
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