---
title: "Kyivstar: MCC 255 MNC 03"
mcc: "255"
mnc: "03"
plmn: "25503"
tadig: "UKRKS"
brand: "Kyivstar"
operator: "PRJSC \"Kyivstar"
country: "Ukraine"
country_iso: "UA"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_03"
---

# Kyivstar: MCC 255, MNC 03 (Ukraine)

**Kyivstar** (operator: PRJSC "Kyivstar) is a mobile network in [Ukraine](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/ukraine.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **255** and MNC **03**: PLMN ID 25503, also written 255-03 or 255 03, with the TADIG roaming code **UKRKS**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G. Calling: VoLTE: Likely.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 255 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 03 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 25503 |
| TADIG code | UKRKS |
| Brand | Kyivstar |
| Operator | PRJSC "Kyivstar |
| Country | Ukraine (UA) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 2,895 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 158 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 6,942 |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Likely | Network publishes an IMS APN |
| VoWiFi | Unknown | — |
| ViLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoNR | Unknown | — |

A service not marked Supported or Not supported is unknown: no data either way, not a sign that the network lacks it.

## About Kyivstar

Kyivstar, officially PRJSC "Kyivstar," stands as a prominent mobile network operator in Ukraine. With its extensive coverage and a large subscriber base, Kyivstar plays a significant role in connecting individuals and businesses across the nation. Operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 255, which identifies Ukraine, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 03, Kyivstar is easily identifiable within the global mobile network landscape. As one of Ukraine's leading telecommunications providers, Kyivstar rivals other major players like Vodafone Ukraine and lifecell in offering a comprehensive suite of services, from basic voice calls and SMS messaging to high-speed mobile internet access.

Kyivstar's commitment extends beyond connectivity, frequently investing in infrastructure upgrades and technological advancements to enhance network performance and coverage, particularly in rural areas. It's offerings often include innovative data plans, value-added services, and partnerships with international roaming providers to cater to the diverse needs of Ukrainians and travelers alike. As Ukraine navigates the evolving digital landscape, Kyivstar's role in providing reliable and affordable mobile services remains crucial, underpinning the country's economic growth and social connectivity within the broader European context. The importance of MCC 255 MNC 03 shouldn't ben under emphasized; it is a corner stone of how the mobile network is identified.

## MVNOs on Kyivstar

- [Djuice](https://mcc-mnc.org/mvno/djuice.md)

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyivstar Internet | `www.kyivstar.net` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Kyivstar Internet 3G | `3g.kyivstar.net` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Kyivstar Internet Prepaid | `www.ab.kyivstar.net` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Kyivstar Internet XL | `xl.kyivstar.net` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| UA-KYIVSTAR Internet | `internet` | default, dun, fota, supl | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Kyivstar MMS | `mms.kyivstar.net` | mms | — | `mms` | `mms` | `http://mms.kyivstar.net` | 10.10.10.10 | 8080 | AOSP |
| UA-KYIVSTAR MMS | `mms.kyivstar.net` | mms | — | — | — | `http://mms.kyivstar.net` | 10.10.10.10 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| IMS | `ims` | ims | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| HOS | `hos` | xcap | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## APN settings: Djuice

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djuice Internet | `www.djuice.com.ua` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Djuice MMS | `mms.djuice.com.ua` | mms | — | `djuice` | `mms` | `http://mms.kyivstar.net` | 10.10.10.10 | 8080 | AOSP |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **9,995** cells on this network across 210 location/tracking areas, first seen 2009-04-04 and last seen 2026-09-14 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 2,895 |
| UMTS | 3G | 158 |
| LTE | 4G | 6,942 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in Ukraine

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 01 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_01.md) | UKRUM |
| 255 | 02 | [Kyivstar](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_02.md) | UKRRS |
| 255 | 04 | [Intertelecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_04.md) | — |
| 255 | 05 | [Kyivstar](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_05.md) | — |
| 255 | 06 | [lifecell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_06.md) | UKRAS |
| 255 | 07 | [3Mob; Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_07.md) | UKRUT |
| 255 | 08 | [JSC Ukrtelecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_08.md) | — |
| 255 | 09 | [PRJSC "Farlep-Invest](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_09.md) | — |
| 255 | 10 | [Atlantis Telecom LLC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_10.md) | — |
| 255 | 21 | [PEOPLEnet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_21.md) | — |
| 255 | 23 | [CDMA Ukraine](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_23.md) | — |
| 255 | 25 | [NEWTONE](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_25.md) | — |
| 255 | 99 | [Phoenix](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_99.md) | — |

MCC 255 is also used outside Ukraine: see [every network on MCC 255](https://mcc-mnc.org/mcc/255.md).

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