Ukrainian mobile operators will start shutting down their 3G networks in 2025 to make way for 4G and provide faster and better services.
The National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and the Provision of Postal Services (NCEC) announced this on Friday, January 3.
The NCEC noted that operators will notify subscribers before turning off 3G in their region. If the phone already supports 4G, no action is required. If the smartphone does not support 4G/LTE, it is better to replace the device with a more modern one to stay connected and use the mobile Internet without restrictions.
"Disabling 3G will not affect the ability to make calls, send SMS or use other basic services. However, for high-speed Internet, it is worth switching to 4G now to avoid inconvenience in the future," the message says.
How to switch to 4G
For Android smartphones:
- Open “Settings”
- Go to the “Connections” or “Networks” section
- Select “Mobile networks”
- Find the “Network type” or “Network mode” setting
- Set the “4G” or “LTE” mode
For iOS smartphones:
- Open “Settings”
- Go to the “Cellular data” section
- Activate “Cellular data”, and the device will automatically connect to an available network.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on October 25, the NCEC supported the introduction of the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard in Ukraine.
On November 20, the NCEC sold licenses for the use of the radio frequency spectrum to mobile operators Kyivstar, VF Ukraine and Lifecell at an auction for a total amount of UAH 2.9 billion.
Recall that Ukraine intends to develop a map of the availability of the Internet and communication in settlements.
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