Guide for using the services of the operator lifecell Ukraine in roaming

Lifecell Roaming Data Packages – How to Activate and Pricing

There are several options for activating tariffs and additional services on a lifecell SIM card while roaming. The choice of the most suitable option depends primarily on which operator services will be used most frequently.Since the majority of subscribers are looking for the maximum data allowance at the lowest possible price, the "Additional Roaming" service is the most cost-effective solution.However, there is one important condition to keep in mind: to activate this service, any base tariff must first be active on the mobile number.How to optimize costs?It is recommended to choose the most affordable base plan, "Gadget security". For only 135 UAH per 12-week period, a subscriber receives an excellent base of services for unrestricted communication within EU countries:📶 150 MB of high-speed internet daily;📞 15 minutes per day (for calls to Ukrainian numbers and numbers of the host country);💬 15 SMS per day (to Ukrainian numbers and host country numbers).Unlimited incoming calls and SMS are also included.This serves as an ideal base plan for a nominal fee, to which additional gigabytes can subsequently be added on highly favorable terms.
What is the "Additional Roaming" service? With this service, you can activate one of the following internet packages: ✔ 5 GB for 7 days – 150 UAH ✔ 15 GB for 14 days – 250 UAH ✔ 40 GB for 21 days – 550 UAH

How to Activate the "Additional Roaming" Service on lifecell?

If your lifecell SIM card has detected a network, follow these 3 steps to activate the service:
1. Activate a tariff using a USSD code or in the My lifecell app
To activate, enter the USSD code *510# on your phone’s dial pad, press the call button, then select 1 and confirm by pressing 1 again.
To enable the "Gadget Security" plan through the app, tap the house icon at the bottom center, then go to the "Tariffs" section and select "see all" From the available tariffs, choose "Gadget Security," tap "Activate tariff," and then tap "Switch". The app will immediately prompt you to pay for the plan, and you need to do this using a bank card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
2. Top-up your account
⚠ Before topping up:Turn off mobile data in your phone settings (Wi-Fi can stay on).Switch your network mode to 2G.After activation and GB allocation, you can turn mobile data back on and switch to 4G or 5G.Why is this important?❗ If you don’t disable mobile data and switch to 2G, your phone may automatically connect to the internet at standard roaming rates, deducting your balance and preventing roaming package activation.
Top up your account with an amount sufficient to cover both the tariff fee (135 UAH) and your chosen roaming package (150 UAH, 250 UAH, or 550 UAH).
3. Order the "Additional Roaming" service
To activate, enter the USSD code *108*2# on your phone, press the call button, select the GB amount (1, 2, or 3), and confirm by pressing 1.You can also do this on the top-up page or in the app while topping up your account. You need to enter a top-up amount of 0 UAH and, in the "Promotional Roaming" section, select either "Additional Roaming: 15 GB" or "Additional Roaming: 40 GB" (it is not possible to activate the 5 GB package this way). After that, you should proceed to pay for the service.
After activation, you will receive an SMS confirmation with the allocated GB.To check your remaining GB, re-enter the USSD code *108*2#.
ℹ You can order this service multiple times.
In cases where a Ukrainian number while roaming is required primarily for account registrations (receiving SMS messages) or for minimal use of internet, calls, and texts, the "Gadget Security" base plan is perfectly sufficient. Under such circumstances, activating the "Additional Roaming" service is not necessary.
There are also other tariff plans available, although they are less cost-effective for solely using mobile data in Europe. These plans are, however, an ideal solution for individuals making frequent phone calls from the EU to Ukrainian or local numbers, as well as for those regularly travelling between Ukraine and the European Union. Another benefit of these offers is a longer validity time for data packages. Below is a brief overview of these tariffs and the ways to activate them:

Tariffs After 56 Days of SIM Activation

Previously, after 56 days from SIM card activation, Lifecell users could activate special roaming tariffs with large data packages — for example, 40 or even 50 GB of internet. However, as of 25.06.2025 and 26.11.2025, the operator has changed the terms, and similar tariffs are no longer available.