PikoeSIM
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Ukraine eSIM
Plans from€0.27
1 GB 7 days
Kyiv, Ukraine
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Valid for Ukraine only. The catalog does not confirm service in Crimea or other occupied areas, so do not assume coverage there or across a land border. |
| Local networks | Vodafone Ukraine, KyivStar Ukraine |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Each plan's features are simple: a fixed total allowance for a set validity, with no daily reset and no unlimited data. Where hotspot is offered, it draws from the same total. |
| Calls & SMS | Data-only: there is no local phone number and no ordinary calls or SMS. Apps you already use for internet calling and messaging draw from the same allowance. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need an eSIM-compatible phone that is carrier-unlocked. Verify your exact model and regional variant before buying. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Ukraine.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you travel
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Ukraine
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Ukraine
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.27 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick the right data allowance for Ukraine?
These prepaid data plans are fixed-total options for tourists on vacation. There is no plan valid for 1 day or 14 days. For a stay of one day, you can choose the 1 GB plan valid for 7 days, which costs €0.27 and covers light message and map checking. A 3 GB plan is offered for 7, 15 or 30 days, so a 3 GB plan for 7 days is available if you need more data. If your trip is about 2 weeks, the 15-day plan fits, and the 30-day plan suits a longer stay of roughly one month, but it is not a monthly subscription. The 10 GB plan for 30 days at €4.32 gives more room for WhatsApp, maps and YouTube, while the 3 GB plans are an affordable middle ground when the allowance matches your trip. Each plan has a fixed total; the best value depends on trip length, and the best price for light use is the 1 GB plan.
Which mobile operators does the eSIM connect to?
The plan works through two operators: Vodafone Ukraine on LTE and KyivStar Ukraine on LTE with 5G where it is offered. A 5G capability on paper does not mean live 5G in the city you visit, and real-world 4G speed and signal quality vary with your phone, location and network load. No plan here claims best coverage; air alerts, blackouts and local outages can cut the connection, so treat mobile data as a convenience rather than an emergency channel.
Does the plan cover every part of Ukraine?
It is a Ukraine-only plan. The catalog does not confirm service in Crimea or other occupied areas, and it makes no promise about coverage across a land border. Reception also depends on local coverage, outages and your own device.
Will my phone accept this eSIM?
An eSIM, or virtual SIM card, is built into the phone, so first confirm your exact model and regional variant support it and that the device is carrier-unlocked. On an iPhone, look for Add eSIM under mobile settings and check for 'No SIM Restrictions' in Settings, General, About. For Android phones, use your maker's compatibility guide before buying. iOS and iPhone eSIM support is well documented, but the carrier-unlock check matters for every device, so verify compatible phones before you buy.
When do I install it, and when does validity start?
Install over reliable Wi-Fi before you travel and keep the supplied steps, including any QR code, offline. Installation and the start of the validity period are separate events, and the trigger depends on your plan's activation instructions, which are not confirmed in the catalog, so instant installation is not a delivery guarantee. Choose the travel line for mobile data when you are ready and apply any roaming or APN setting only where your instructions say so.
Can I keep my own number and still get bank texts?
You keep your usual SIM and existing messaging accounts. This eSIM is data only, so it gives you no local phone number and no ordinary SMS. One-time bank codes still arrive through your home line, bank and carrier, so check what they charge for roaming. Switch off automatic data switching and data roaming on your home SIM to avoid surprise fees.
Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot for my laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Tethering or a data hotspot draws from the same fixed allowance, so a laptop, tablet or another phone all eat into the one total. Video calls and cloud backups burn through data fast, so set automatic updates to Wi-Fi and cap how much you tether.
What should I try if there is no mobile internet?
Check that the plan still has allowance and validity left, that you are in Ukraine and that the eSIM is chosen for mobile data. Follow any APN and roaming instructions that came with it, then try toggling airplane mode or restarting the phone. Blackouts or access restrictions can persist even with correct settings. Leave the profile installed and have your order reference, phone model and location ready if you need support.
Can I top up the plan or get a refund?
Do not assume you can top up or extend: those terms are not confirmed, so read the purchase conditions that come with your order first. Treat 'no contract' as a search term rather than a promise. Buying another plan does not automatically lengthen the installed profile or roll unused data over. Keep your order reference and setup details for any refund or support request.
Getting online across Ukraine with your eSIM
A prepaid data eSIM for your Ukraine trip
If your trip to Kyiv or Lviv is necessary, mobile internet helps you pull up rail tickets, message your host and re-check a changed route. Keep the same essentials saved offline, because a travel eSIM card cannot replace a backup way to reach someone, whether you are visiting family or travelling as a tourist on holiday.
The 1 GB, 7-day plan starts at €0.27 and suits light browsing. A 3 GB allowance is offered at 7, 15 or 30 days, so pick a validity that spans the full trip. If you message often, check directions and make app calls, 10 GB for 30 days costs €4.32. Nothing here resets daily, so the total must last the whole period, and pricing is per plan rather than per day. The cheapest listed plan is 1 GB, but only if your stay is short and your use is light.
Know the local networks, and prepare for outages.
The plan connects through Vodafone Ukraine (LTE) and KyivStar Ukraine (LTE/5G capability). A 5G label does not prove live 5G service in any particular city, and real-world 4G speed and signal quality vary with your phone and location. Air raids, power cuts and local conditions can interrupt the network, so never rely on mobile data for emergency warnings.
within reach.Kyiv, Ukraine
Lviv: sort out the station pickup before you arrive.
Ukraine's airspace is still closed, so there is no airport arrival to plan around. Read current official travel advice before arranging any journey, and treat rail or land entry as needing its own departure checks. The FCDO advises against all travel to most of the country and against all but essential travel to some western regions, including Lviv. Its recommendations change, so re-check before departure.
Lviv's main railway station sits at 1 Dvirtseva Square, just outside the historic centre. Agree an exact meeting spot with your host and save the address in Ukrainian alongside your own language. Keep the train number and arrival details somewhere you can open without a data connection.
Check your intended route on Ukrainian Railways before setting off, since it offers online travel services. Re-confirm local transport and access plans near departure instead of trusting outdated airport or tram timetables. If a delay shifts your arrival, message your host while you still have a signal.
Save before you goYour rail ticket, the agreed pickup point, the accommodation address and a contact who knows your route.
Kyiv: keep onward travel details available offline.
If you arrive at Kyiv Central Railway Station, agree which entrance your contact will use. Save the full accommodation address and any entry instructions before you board, so a weak signal on the train cannot leave you hunting for a message.
Ukrainian Railways offers online travel services that include station assistance requests. Book any help you need before the journey and keep the confirmation beside your ticket. For every onward leg, check the departure station as well as the time.
Follow local guidance on air alerts, shelters and movement rules. Carry a charged power bank and offline copies of key details, because buying extra data cannot stop a network outage. Save photo backups and big software updates for a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Save before you goYour onward ticket, the station assistance confirmation, local instructions and a fallback way to reach your host.
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