1 GB
7 days€0.70€0.70/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 4G, Kyivstar 4G, lifecell 4G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Ukraine only. |
| Local networks | Vodafone, Kyivstar, lifecell |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Ukraine.
01Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
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 €0.44 for 1 GB / 30 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. |
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Ukraine only.
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
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.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

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.
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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