News Summary:
Ukrainian operator lifecell announced on August 31, 2026, that it will terminate 3G network operations in various settlements across 17 regions of Ukraine from September 3. The company will fully transfer the 2100 MHz frequencies to 4G use, aiming to increase mobile internet speeds by 20-30% on average, enhance network bandwidth, and provide more stable connections during peak loads. Previously, on July 31, 2026, regulator NKEK reported that lifecell attracted the most numbers through mobile number porting (MNP) in the first half of the year, securing 215,725 numbers out of 334,341 transferred, or 64.5% of the total. The company has consistently led MNP gains since the service's introduction in Ukraine in 2019. Earlier, on July 23, 2026, lifecell, alongside Kyivstar and Vodafone Ukraine, expanded pilot 5G services to Kyiv, with plans for Odesa. Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Stanislav Prybytko indicated that coverage is limited to central Kyiv, with all three operators covering the main street area of Khreschatyk.
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