From the very name of the Vodafone Family tariff, it becomes clear that marketers relied on the need of many Ukrainians (from certain regions of our country) to communicate with loved ones who are outside Ukraine. The tariff plan is regional and is available for connection only in Vinnytsia, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnitsky, Cherkassy regions, Krivoy Rog, as well as Artsyz, Belgorod-Dnestrovsk, Bolgrad, Izmail, Kiliya, Reniy, Saratsk, Tarutinsky and Tatarbunar districts of the Odessa region. Residents of these regions will be able to receive the following conditions:

Tariff name	Vodafone Family
Connection form	No contract
Subscription fee	35 UAH for 4 weeks
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION FEE
On-net calls	Unlimited
Calls to other networks	30 for 4 weeks in Ukraine and 30 minutes to other countries
Internet	100 MB for 4 weeks
SMS and MMS	-
COST OF SERVICES ABOVE PACKAGE AND OTHER CONDITIONS
Calls to other networks	0.50 UAH/min
Connection fee	absent
Tariffication	minute-by-minute
Internet	100 MB for 4 weeks + free internet in Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram (text and pictures)
SMS within Ukraine
MMS within Ukraine	package 50 SMS/MMS for 1.50 UAH/day (based on use)
Other	Favorable conditions for calls abroad

The subscription fee for the Vodafone Family tariff plan is 35 hryvnia for 4 weeks (28 days). For this amount for the specified period you will have access to the following conditions:

• Unlimited on-net calls
• Free Internet in instant messengers (text and pictures) Viber, WhatsApp, Skype and Telegram
• 100 megabytes of Internet traffic
• 30 minutes for calls to numbers of other operators in Ukraine, as well as for international calls to Poland (all operators), Italy (Wind operator and landline numbers), as well as to Russia to numbers of Beeline, Megafon, MTS operators and landline numbers. After 30 free minutes are used up, the cost of calls to all listed directions will be 50 kopecks per minute.
• Possibility to connect 1 number for unlimited calls to Poland for 3 UAH/day and 1 number for calls to Russia under similar conditions
• Possibility to call Moldova for 2 hryvnia per minute

If you don’t have enough free mobile Internet for 4 weeks, which is provided as part of the subscription fee for the Vodafone Family tariff, then it will then be charged in packages of 5 UAH per 100 MB. Calls within Ukraine are charged per minute, there is no connection fee. Sending SMS/MMS is also considered in packages: when you send the first message per day, 1.50 UAH is withdrawn from your account and by the end of the day you will have 50 free messages.

Everyone knows the company’s bright and memorable logo, even those who do not use its services. An abundance of information about tariff plans, changes in customer service conditions, new tariffs or hot promotional offers can confuse those who want to make the best choice of a service from Vodafone. The company maintains an active information policy, posting information not only on its official website, but also in the form of outdoor advertising in large populated areas. With the help of this article, it will be easier for you to understand what services the company provides, what new tariffs it offers, fresh promotions, advantageous offers, and the like.

Vodafone Ukraine: information about the company, basic information

Vodafone is a British technology services brand that dates back to 1984. From the moment of its founding, the company bore a different name, had a different legal status and composition of shareholders. We will not delve into the specific details of the company’s transformations; we will only note that in 2015 the company entered the Ukrainian market of mobile operators.

Today, the legal name of the company operating in Ukraine is PrJSC “VF Ukraine”, it is registered in Kiev and entered into the register of telecommunications service operators under No. 47. The company’s activities are carried out within the legal framework of the current legislation of Ukraine, including the Law “On protection of consumer rights."

In two years, Vodafone's popularity has reached high levels. The company has gained a multimillion-dollar user base and strengthened its position in the market. As of today, the company's total capitalization is estimated at $21.7 billion, making the brand the most valuable in the UK. Vodafone services in Ukraine are used by 20.9 million subscribers.

The official Vodafone website www.vodafone.ua provides complete information about the company's activities. In particular, in the “About the company” section you can find a detailed description:

• Company history
• Composition of managers
• Terms and rules of service (service provision)
• Licenses on the basis of which activities are carried out
• Contacts

Main services Vodafone Ukraine

The Vodafone service is extensive and diverse and has several directions. In particular, the services are divided according to consumer specifics into services for individuals (private clients) and corporate clients. Our review focuses on services for ordinary users who use mobile communications on a daily basis and need access to the mobile Internet. Vodafone services for individuals include:

• Voice communication via mobile calls
• Data transfer and access to the Internet using 3G, 4G technologies
• Sending and receiving SMS/mms
• Roaming and calls abroad
• Fixed Internet access
• Cash transactions (account top-up, money transfer, Vodafone Pay)
• Entertainment (Vodafone TV, -Books, -Music, GOOD"OK)

Vodafone Ukraine tariffs: basic plans for prepaid customers

Telecommunications operator tariffs depend on market conditions, the state of the economy, current exchange rates and many other influencing factors.

Vodafone Ukraine does not act as a monopolist on the telecommunications market in Ukraine, therefore Vodafone’s new tariffs are not a way to dictate their terms, but a common practice of all large companies that provide a variety of services.

Vodafone Ukraine provides a high level of service and modern technical capabilities for uninterrupted operation of mobile communications in all corners of Ukraine. A report on the quality of the company's telecommunications services is posted on the official website in the section "About Vodafone" - Quality Standards.

Geographic coverage of Vodafone Ukraine services extends to the entire territory of Ukraine. Almost all major cities and towns are covered by the Vodafone Ukraine network.

Tariffing for Vodafone Ukraine telecommunications services occurs from the first second, the price includes the per-second duration of the call. The tariffs include VAT and a pension tax of 7.5%.

When choosing a certain type of tariff plan, its duration is at least 28 days. The service is not provided for a shorter period. Detailed information about the Vodafone tariff (talks, mobile Internet, etc.) is publicly available on the company’s website in the “Tariffs” - “Prepayment” section.

The information is presented so that the client can intuitively find the information he is interested in. If assistance is required, the subscriber can contact the company operator via an interactive online messenger.

The client receives information about Vodafone tariffs online or by calling the phone numbers listed on the website.

The following plans are currently available for private clients:

• SuperNet;
• Family;
• Device.

Vodafone SuperNet has special tariff lines that are similar in types of services, but differ in volume: the more minutes of calls or access to online services, the higher the price of such a tariff plan. What is included in these packages, what are the favorable Vodafone tariffs, is in the next section.

Vodafone SuperNet: modern tariffs for active people

A special feature of Vodafone SuperNet tariff plans is complete freedom of communication for subscribers using mobile communications and high-quality Internet. Depending on your needs, you can choose the optimal price for your tariff plan. Please note that all plans last for 4 weeks or 28 days. You can view the terms and conditions using the table below.

Mobile communications (prepaid)	Vodafone SuperNet Start		Vodafone SuperNet Unlim
Subscription fee for 4 weeks	90 UAH	125 UAH	185 UAH
	Unlimited
4G/3G/2G Internet (200 MB / 7 UAH above the package)	4000 MB	10000 MB	Unlimited
	80 minutes	120 minutes	200 minutes
	50 (for 1.50 UAH per day)	50 (for 1.50 UAH per day)	50 (for 1.50 UAH per day)
Calls abroad (10 min for 5 UAH above the package)	30 minutes	30 minutes	30 minutes
	Unlimited
	Unlimited

Vodafone FAMILY Plus: accessible communication for everyone

This tariff plan is created for people who do not need a lot of Internet and other additional services. Its target audience is older people aged 50 and above.

Vodafone Device: tariff plan for smart device users

The company developed the Vodafone Device tariff plan with an emphasis on wide access to the Internet. This service package includes:

• Internet access 2G | 3G | 4G
• Providing access to the most popular social networks
• Phone calls within the Vodafone Ukraine network
• Outgoing calls outside the network to other phones
• Outgoing outside of Ukraine
• Messages (including abroad)

Vodafone Device has three packages, the cost of which depends on the completeness and duration of the service. Vodafone Device (S, M, L) will cost users 45, 50 or 90 UAH.

Mobile communications (prepaid)	Vodafone DEVICE S	Vodafone DEVICE M	Vodafone DEVICE L
Subscription fee per month	45 UAH	80 UAH	130 UAH
3G/2G Internet (500 MB / 15 UAH above the package)	50 MB/day further 2G	5000 MB	10000 MB
Social networks: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter	50 MB/day further 2G	Unlimited
50 MB/day further 2G	50 MB/day further 2G	Unlimited
Calls on the Vodafone Ukraine network	50 min/day	0.50 UAH/min
Calls to other networks	1 UAH/min
SMS&MMS to mobile networks of Ukraine	50 pcs/day	0.50 UAH/piece
Calls abroad	10 UAH/min
SMS&MMS to mobile networks abroad	3.00 UAH/piece

Subscribers of the Vodafone Device package have the opportunity to use the “Year without subscription fees” service. By paying in advance for the service for a year, the client benefits from price savings and eliminates the need for monthly account replenishment. For each of the above tariff packages, the cost of the annual service will be 450, 500 and 900 UAH, respectively.

Obviously, the client thus saves about 17% of the total annual cost of the package. To switch to a new tariff, call *365#. Check the correctness of the transition and the status of the *365*1# service. You can subscribe to the Device tariff plan using the same methods as indicated above for other tariff plans. Go to number *500*7#.

Archived tariffs Vodafone Ukraine

Here are tariff plans for which migration is not available, but they can function for old subscribers.

Vodafone Light+: terms and conditions of connection

Simple and transparent tariffs, a minimum set of the most popular services - these are the features of this tariff plan, which will appeal to young subscribers, students and schoolchildren. The price of such a tariff package is 40 UAH.

If within seven days the subscriber decides to switch to RED EXTRA S, M, L, then he only needs to pay the difference in cost. Starting from the eighth day, the standard transition payment rule applies.

For Light+ users there is also the “Rik without monthly fees” promotion, which was mentioned above. The advance payment for a year of using the service will be 350 UAH. Connect by number *365#, check the relevance of the status *365*1#.

Vodafone Unlim 3G Plus: new popular service package

A tariff package worth 90 UAH (for 4 weeks) provides unlimited calls within the network, 1 hour 40 minutes to other phones, non lim Internet and calls abroad costing 1 UAH per minute.

To become a user of such a Vodafone service package, you must purchase a full starter package for a month or (if you are already a user of another tariff plan) pay the full price of the package.

As of 02/01/2018, Vodafone Ukraine has revised its tariff plans to increase their cost. Now the cost of the Unlim 3G Plus tariff plan is 90 UAH. for 28 days instead of the monthly fee of 75 UAH, which was previously.

To update the service, you need to restart the phone by turning it off and on sequentially. In this simple way, information about the popular tariff plan is updated.

Vodafone Red Extra: base price of tariff packages

Vodafone Red Extra has several subtypes of tariff plans, which differ in the amount of traffic on the Internet, calls abroad or to phones of other mobile operators. Online calls are the same for all tariff plans and are unlimited. As you can see in the table below, the price range ranges from 55 to 170 UAH.

Mobile communications (prepaid)	Vodafone RED Extra XS	Vodafone RED Extra S	Vodafone RED Extra M	Vodafone RED Extra L
Subscription fee per month	85 UAH	100 UAH	130 UAH	190 UAH
Calls on the Vodafone Ukraine network	Unlimited
4G/3G/2G Internet (100 MB / 5 UAH above the package)	2000 MB	5000 MB	10000 MB	14000 MB
Calls to other networks (0.50 UAH/min above the package)	60 minutes	75 minutes	150 minutes	300 minutes
SMS&MMS to mobile networks (0.50 UAH/pcs above the package)	30 in Ukraine	50	70	150
Calls abroad (0.50 UAH/min above the package)	3 UAH/min	25 minutes	35 minutes	75 minutes
Social networks: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter	2000 MB	Unlimited
Text in Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram	2000 MB	Unlimited

Vodafone Red Extra S: tariff conditions

• Internet (100 MB) - 5 UAH, for daily tariffs the maximum number of 100 MB packages before the end of the day should not exceed 20.
• Price 1 min. conversation with a subscriber of another network - 50 kopecks/min
• You need to top up your account by 70 UAH monthly
• For use (for daily tariffs), a fee for calls on the Vodafone network is charged in the amount of 2 UAH, regardless of whether they were in demand or not.

Vodafone Red Extra M

• Calls to phones of other operators - 50 kopecks/min
• For daily tariffs, unlimited outgoing calls on the network will cost 2 UAH daily. Fees apply regardless of use of the service.
• Number of calls to other networks 2 hours 30 minutes. Monthly package costs 105 UAH

Vodafone Red Extra L

To activate the Vodafone Red package, the client either purchases a new package or switches to a new plan according to the conditions. You can switch to a new tariff plan yourself by calling *101*444#. The client can check the correct connection by calling *101*4#.

It is important for correct calculation to complete in a new way all open sessions of Internet surfing or other online operations. If this is not done, the system will calculate using the old algorithm.

How to check your SIM card and phone for 4G LTE readiness?

Vodafone Ukraine subscribers can check their mobile phone and SIM card for support of the fourth generation network. To do this, you just need to enter the USSD command: *222#

How to call Vodafone operator?

The Vodafone company in Ukraine has introduced a separation of numbers by which you can call the support service. To find out how to call a Vodafone operator, you need to remember what type of service is assigned to the client.

Subscribers who have not entered into a contract and use prepaid communications, as well as customers who have entered into a contract, can contact the support service in the following ways:

1. By calling 111. Calls from this mobile operator are not charged. It is not recommended to use this method from numbers of other operators - the call will be too expensive. If you don’t want to listen to a lot of unnecessary information, then before calling the operator on Vodafone, you can do the following:
   • After dialing the number, the answering machine starts. You should not spend more than 1 second listening to it.
   • Next, press button 3. The information in this section begins to be read out. Also, you don't need to listen to it for more than 1 second.
   • After this, you need to press the 0 button and wait until the connection with the operator occurs.
2. Those who do not know how to call the Vodafone operator from a landline number and not pay will need to remember the number 044-24-0000. This will be especially convenient for residents of the capital, who will not have to pay for long-distance calls.
3. Via the Internet on the official website of the company.

If you are a corporate client, you can call the Vodafone operator using one of the following methods:

• Call 044-24-0000-1. This number is intended for the company's key clients. These are considered corporations that have more than 20 numbers.
• By dialing 044-24-0000-4. Customers who have up to 20 numbers from this operator should contact this number.
• Using the online chat on the official website of the mobile operator, available to key clients.

How can I check my account and tariff plan package?

Using USSD requests, Vodafone subscribers can receive a lot of useful information, such as: the balance on the main and bonus accounts, the name of the tariff and the volume of services included in it, etc.

USSD codes for prepaid tariffs differ from contract ones.

Roaming Vodafone Ukraine: tariffs for Europe, Russia, Egypt and the UAE

The company offers several profitable roaming tariff plans for individuals at prices ranging from 60 to 150 UAH per month.

• "Visa-free weekend" - profitable roaming in European countries for 3 days
• “Roaming like at home” - profitable roaming in 16 European countries for 7 days
• "Poland, like home" - roaming in Poland at competitive rates for 1 day or 1 month
• "Ukraine online" - roaming in Russia for 7 days
• "Hot Holiday" - Roaming in Egypt and the UAE for 7 days

These plans include incoming and outgoing calls to the Vodafone Ukraine network and to other mobile operators, calls to phone numbers in the country where the subscriber is located, and calls to other countries. In addition, mobile Internet and SMS messages.

Vodafone Roaming	Visa-free weekend	Roaming like at home	Poland, like home	Ukraine online	Hot vacation
Subscription fee per month	60 UAH for 3 days	from 120 UAH for 7 days	99 UAH for 30 days	100 UAH for 7 days	150 UAH for 7 days
Countries	Europe	16 European countries	Poland	Russia	Egypt and UAE
All input and ref. calls on the Vodafone Ukraine network	30 min + 30 min	100 min	200 min	100 min + 100 min	5 minutes
Ref. calls to numbers of other Ukrainian operators	30 min	10 UAH/min	10 UAH/min	10 UAH/min	10 UAH/min
3G/2G Internet	100 MB	120 MB	200 MB	100 MB	150 MB
SMS to all directions	10 pieces.	100 pieces.	200 pcs.	100 pieces.	5 pieces.
Order	*600*9#	*600#	*600*480#	*607#	*600*4#
Check	*600*91#	*600*1#	*600*480*1#	*607*1#	*600*41#
Disable	*600*90#	*600*0#	*600*480*0#	*607*0#	*600*40#

Vodafone Ukraine: quality of service, social initiatives

Vodafone Ukraine is a modern mobile operator. The quality of services is controlled by government agencies, in particular, the National Commission for State Regulation in the Field of Communications and Information (NCRSI).

The company implements charitable projects with a social focus, providing assistance to children from low-income families and maintaining a blood donor hotline in Ukraine. The company has developed a Smart Routers program, which includes walking routes (including excursion routes) in various cities of Ukraine.

Vodafone Ukraine operates through a team of professionals and considers human resources as one of the most important factors in achieving success in the market. For those wishing to start or continue their career at Vodafone Ukraine, vacancies are offered, the list of which is published on the website in the “Vacancies” section.

Vodafone Ukraine: contacts, customer feedback

Vodafone Ukraine has its own pages on social networks, which facilitates closer communication with subscribers, solving emerging problems or publishing company news. A broad and open presence on social media also demonstrates business transparency and customer focus.

A year without subscription fees Vodafone is a service according to the rules of which the subscriber must make an advance payment for one year, after which the tariff is used on favorable terms. The offer is available to clients of RED, Device, Light tariff plans. Depending on the conditions, the price and number of packages charged vary. Let's take a closer look.

A year without monthly fees Vodafone – connection cost

In all offers you can distinguish between a basic price and a promotional price with a discount. First, let's look at the standard tariff.

For tariff plans, the price is set at 450 – 500 – 900 UAH/year, respectively. In the “S” option, 50 SMS/mms, minutes for calls, and megabytes of Internet will be credited. For “M”, unlimited social networks plus 5 GB of traffic are added to the conditions. When you connect to the “L” package, unlimited social networks are also present, plus the amount of Internet increases to 10 GB.

In general, such starter packages are suitable for a tablet, router, modem, as well as for GSM alarms, meters and other devices. Their terms and conditions are focused primarily on Internet use. This is very convenient and allows you to save a lot of money.

The next line of Vodafone tariffs for connecting the service for a year without monthly fees are RED S, M, L. Their connection costs more: 500, 700, 1500 hryvnia per year, respectively. Only in RED XS, the annual subscription fee is less - 360 UAH.

All variations of RED tariff plans include unlimited calls within the network, minutes for calls to other operators, calls abroad (with the exception of RED XS), Internet and message packages.

If you add to the tariffs the service for a year without subscription fees for 365 days, the cost of the procedure will be 360 ​​hryvnia for Light, and 200 hryvnia for Light+. For this amount you can also purchase unlimited network calls. For Light Plus, additional Internet packages in the amount of 500 MB and 60 minutes for calls within Ukraine will be added.

Promotional conditions

Vodafone gives new subscribers the opportunity to connect unlimited for a year at a special favorable price. You can also use this opportunity when changing the tariff. The cost for connection is as follows:

If before changing the TP a similar service was already connected, you need to keep in mind that it will be forced to be disconnected. But at the same time, the new activation will take place at a reduced price. This is true when the package changes to any of the RED and Device series. After the change, the following tariff is established:

What’s noteworthy is that if you switch from Vodafone Light to, the unlimited limit is not interrupted and its validity period remains the same. If you are interested in more, you can call the operator at any time and consult about the problem that has arisen.

Connection

You can connect to any of the tariff offers, a year without monthly fees, with the same USSD request: *365# . The main thing is that at the time of activation, there is enough money in the account to complete the transaction.

Thousands of subscribers are already taking advantage of these favorable conditions. Join them too! It’s very convenient to forget about the need to top up your account for a whole year.

Tariff name
Connection form	No contract
Subscription fee	No mandatory subscription fee
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION FEE
On-net calls
Calls to other networks
Internet
SMS and MMS
COST OF SERVICES ABOVE PACKAGE AND OTHER CONDITIONS
On-net calls	Unlimited for 2 UAH per day of call (based on use)
Calls to other networks	1.50 UAH/min
Connection fee	absent
Tariffication	minute-by-minute
Internet	500 MB package for 10 UAH (based on use)
SMS within Ukraine	package 50 SMS/MMS for 1.50 UAH/day (based on use)
MMS within Ukraine
Where can I buy	Donetsk (except Mariupol), Sumy, Lugansk, Kherson and Poltava (except Kremenchug) regions

The “Light” tariff from Vodafone is a very interesting and quite relevant offer for residents of those regions of Ukraine where the number of MTS subscribers significantly exceeds users of other operators. You can buy this starter package or upgrade to it in the Donetsk (except Mariupol), Lugansk, Poltava (except Kremenchug), Sumy and Kherson regions. In this case, you do not have to sign a contract. If you need a starter package exclusively for incoming calls or you do not plan to make calls every day, then you should definitely study the terms of this tariff plan.

One of the main advantages of the tariff " Vodafone Red Light"- this is the absence of a mandatory monthly subscription fee. You will pay for all services only upon use. So, for example, with the first outgoing call per day to MTS or Vodafone numbers, an amount of 2 UAH will be withdrawn from your account, and all other calls within the network will be free until the end of the day. The cost of calls to numbers of other Ukrainian operators (as well as to landlines) will be quite high - 1.50 UAH for each minute of conversation.

In the case of mobile Internet, the situation in the “Light” tariff plan from Vodafone is similar - pay 5.00 UAH per day upon first access to the Internet and receive 100 MB of traffic in the operator’s 3G network. Other traffic packages are charged similarly. If you plan to send SMS or MMS, please note that they are also charged in packages of 50 pieces. The cost of one such package is 1.50 UAH per day (removed when sending the first SMS or MMS per day).

By the way, you have the opportunity to reduce your costs for calls within the network by 2 times. For this purpose, the Vodafone Red Light tariff provides the “Year without payment” service, the essence of which is that you immediately pay 360 UAH and for 365 days from this date you will not pay for calls within the network (that is, you will have a year of calls with subscribers MTS-Ukraine and Vodafone for 0 UAH). To activate the withdrawal of a monthly fee for a year, use the USSD request *365#. It makes sense to connect this service, of course, if you plan to make calls within the network regularly (every day).

In 2016, Vodafone introduced the “Year without subscription fees” service to the market, which became very popular among ordinary users. Its essence lies in the fact that the user no longer needs to replenish the account monthly, but only make a single payment for one year. New tariffs Vodafone Ukraine 2018 “Year without a monthly fee” help you save up to 50% of your earnings, depending on the specific tariff. For example, when it comes to the Vodafone Light tariff, the “Year without subscription fee” service will help you save half the money, while in all other tariffs that allow you to activate the service, the savings reach 30%. In hryvnia equivalent, as of 2018, savings can range from 70 to 500 hryvnia (taking into account the recent increase in the cost of tariff plans).

Vodafone also held special promotions for new subscribers. For example, last year, when you activated the “Year without subscription fees” within a week from the moment you purchased a new starter package, you could take advantage of a special discount. It is worth noting that the service is activated using the USSD combination 369 #. Below we will consider all Vodafone tariffs in which you can activate the “Year without subscription fees”. It is worth noting in advance that this service covers almost the entire Vodafone tariff schedule (with the exception of two unlimited tariffs).

Along with the already familiar Red tariff line, Vodafone now offers new tariffs called Device, and is also expanding the Red line by adding the Red L tariff, where the list of services also includes an exclusive offer for watching television from the operator.

Vodafone offered new tariffs back in May last year, but this line is not yet as familiar to the operator’s average client as the sensational Red tariffs. Two months later, Vodafone has already introduced a revolutionary unlimited tariff to the market, however, for it, as mentioned above, the Vodafone “Year without Monthly Fees” service discussed in the article is not provided, so it is worth considering what the Device tariff offers. By the way, it includes three service packages – S, M, L.

Perhaps, just looking at the name of the new tariff schedule (“device” translated from English means “device, gadget”) it becomes clear that the tariff is primarily aimed at users with modern smartphones and tablets who require a lot of mobile traffic. Thus, we can conclude that the tariff schedule is designed for active use of the mobile Internet. But tariff S, for example, at the same time offers a wide package of services that will help satisfy many of the subscriber’s communication needs, but this is achieved by significantly reducing the package of services (the user has only 50 MB per day, which can be used at maximum speed) .

Each tariff differs in the volume of minutes, megabytes provided and, accordingly, the amount of the subscription fee. The most expensive package L will cost 90 hryvnia (the same amount will have to be paid monthly for an unlimited tariff). For this money, the user receives 10 GB of free traffic at maximum speed (you can additionally get 500 megabytes for 15 hryvnia). A significant difference between the unlimited tariff and Device L is the absence of the so-called “fair use policy”, which does not allow the Internet to be distributed to other devices (whether it is a phone or a tablet). As for other conditions, they do not differ in M ​​and L tariffs.

Important! The cost of the “Year without subscription fees” service in Device tariffs is as follows:

• Device S – 490 UAH;

• Device M – 550 UAH;

The new tariff from Vodafone can now be activated by all subscribers (previously it was available only to those connected to the operator on a specific basis). This tariff may be suitable for those subscribers who do not plan to actively use the mobile Internet, but at the same time they need to make outgoing calls and receive incoming calls.

Previously, the cost of the tariff was regional, that is, the monthly fee depended on the specific region of Ukraine where the subscriber lives. Previously, in five regions the cost of the tariff was insignificantly higher (this is due to the fact that Vodafone has many more active subscribers in these regions). Now the tariff price is the same for all subscribers, regardless of which region of Ukraine the subscriber lives in.

For 50 hryvnia, subscribers who subscribe to this tariff can receive:

• unlimited minutes for outgoing calls within the network;
• 2 GB of unlimited traffic for using high-speed Internet (if a megabyte is not enough, you will need to pay an additional 5 hryvnia for 100 every MB);
• an hour for outgoing calls to any number of Ukrainian operators (if the free minutes are exhausted, then you will have to pay 50 minutes for each minute).

Important!The fee for connecting to the Vodafone “Year without Monthly Fee” 2018 service in this tariff is 480 hryvnia.

Is it possible to change the tariff?

In the event that you want to change your tariff plan, the service will be automatically deactivated without the possibility of a refund. If the new tariff plan supports it, then it can be reconnected. However, in some situations, Vodafone can still provide a discount when changing the tariff plan, but here you need to look at the specific tariff plan individually.

Vodafone Red M and L tariff schedule

Now it’s worth considering Vodafone’s main line, which appeared immediately after the rebranding of the MTS-Ukraine operator, which thus wanted to demonstrate its desire to go to Europe. The rebranding also coincided with the launch and expansion of the operator’s existing 3G network, so the new tariffs also included mobile Internet.

“Year without Monthly Fee” tariffs from Vodafone Red line are suitable for all those who want to freely use mobile communication services, including the Internet. Subscribers who have subscribed to one of the tariffs in this line can also call subscribers outside of Ukraine using the roaming service. The choice of a specific package, first of all, depends on the subscriber’s needs for the mobile Internet, since, as is the case with the Device line, this is a fundamental difference. For those who do not need to frequently call numbers of other operators or frequently use the mobile Internet, it is advisable to choose Red S, which is the ideal ratio of price and service package provided (50 minutes to other networks, unlimited network and 4 GB of traffic).

As for the M and L tariffs, the only difference is the amount of traffic provided (the L tariff offers 12 GB of traffic, while the M provides 4 GB less). Thus, choosing the most expensive tariff is only advisable if you are an active Internet user. The price of the most expensive Vodafone tariff reaches 150 hryvnia.

Important! To connect to the service, subscribers with Red tariffs need to pay 750, 1090 and 2180 hryvnia, respectively. You can also activate the service “Year without Monthly Fees” from Vodafone Light (the tariff is exclusively intended for calls (for this package the cost of the service is 320 hryvnia).

Problems with discounts

It was said above that Vodafone offers special discounts to new subscribers who have just managed to register a SIM card online. It would seem that receiving is very tempting, but to get a decent discount you need to carry out a whole series of calculations.

Initially, the operator directly indicated the size of the discount (then it was 35 hryvnia), but as of 2018, information about the specific amount of the bonus cannot be found on the website, so the discount will have to be calculated on an individual basis. To understand whether Vodafone actually offers its subscribers a discount for quickly activating the service, it is worth considering three situations (using the example of the Vodafone Red XS “Year without Monthly Fee” tariff, the annual cost of which is 350 hryvnia).

1. If you activate the service immediately after purchasing the starter package (its cost is 35 hryvnia), then the total cost of the “Year without subscription fees” will be 315 hryvnia. But here you need to take into account that the subscriber previously purchased the package, so there is no benefit.
2. If you subscribe to the tariff from the 2nd to the seventh day from the moment the service is activated, you can save up to 30%, but, as you can see, the benefit is not very significant.
3. The worst option would be to connect on the eighth day after activating the package, since then the subscriber loses 80% of the cost of his first month. To minimize these losses, it is recommended to wait until the end of the month (the last day will be the most profitable).

Summarizing all of the above, we can conclude that Vodafone’s figures are too inflated, since in reality the maximum benefit does not exceed 30%, while the operator claims a 50% discount. Obviously, the “Year without subscription fees” is a very profitable marketing ploy that helps the operator earn more money. If the subscriber decides to change the operator, then it will be impossible to return the money to the account (the same applies to changing tariffs, but here Vodafone pays two months in advance). It is also important to pay attention to the current economic situation in the country in order to understand that it is profitable for the operator to immediately receive the entire amount and not wait for monthly receipts of money from subscribers (primarily this applies to such inexpensive tariffs as the Vodafone Light tariff plus “Year without Monthly Fee” ).