GSM prapaid SIM card

[icegoal]

Does anyone have info on how easy it is to get a prepaid or a temp SIM card in Ukraine (Kiev, and Odessa) for a tri-band GSM cell phone? And how expensive is it?

Any info will be appreciated!

[Kazhan]

In large cities (which Kyiv and Odesa undoubtedly are) these cards are sold nearly at each corner.

I am not sure about tri-band, however. I believe our operators work with dual band GSM standard (900/1800).

Look out for there ads:

Operator - Kyivstar GSM

Cost - UAH 160 (under $30), of them UAH 95 for SIM card and UAH 65 pre-paid for service, and the account may be reimbursed later using scretch cards (UAH 50, 100, etc.)

or

Operator - Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC)


Cost - UAH 99, but I am not sure how much pre-paid service is included.

If you are ONLY interested in using this phone in Kyiv and Odesa, you may also consider smaller operators:





But I do not know much about their prices as they have limited coverage and therefore aren't used in my area.

Hope that helps.

Kazhan

[icegoal]

Kazhan, thank you.

The tri-band phone I refer to oviously is for US 1900MHz and EU GSM bands.

Good to know.

[Yaroslaw_K]

ACE & BASE recharge cards are available at most convenience stores, tobacco shops and petrol stations throughout Ukraine. They may be purchased in 50 UAH (US$9.50), 100 UAH (US$20.00) or 300 UAH (US$49.50) denominations.

The Ukrainian domestic rates (per minute) for incoming or outgoing calls using these cards are as follows:

Time Period_____________Mon-Fri______W/E & Holidays____

8:00 AM √ 6:00 PM..........US $0.48..............US $0.24

6:00 PM √ 10:00 PM.........US $0.24..............US $0.24

10:00 PM √ 8:00 AM.........US $0.15..............US $0.15


The international rates (per minute) will range anywhere from $0.85 to $2.00 USD, depending on where you're calling (example: $0.90 per min. to call E. Europe, $2.00 per min. to call the U.S.)


I have a GSM tri-band phone, Motorola V6 series. I like it a lot. Sure comes in handy when you're over there!

Best of luck in your travels!

[icegoal]

Appreciate it.

I have Sony Ericsson T68i. Sure it will be handy.

[edrs]

Does anyone know if it is possible to get these via the web? Or is it possible to top-up the pre-pay cards from the web with a credit card?

[V-G]

Something tells me that its very unlikely... but I really don't know.