September 2025: lifecell becomes the leader in subscriber transfers through MNP.

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainians are increasingly active in using the mobile number portability (MNP) service, and in September, the leader in growth was lifecell. This operator was the most common choice for subscribers switching from other companies. This is evidenced by

data from the National Commission

How many subscribers mobile operators lost in September 2025

During the month, there were 28,557 number transfers, of which more than half went to lifecell. The biggest losses were for Kyivstar and Vodafone.

The statistics on subscriber losses are as follows:

• Kyivstar lost 12,403 subscribers;
• Vodafone – 9,693;
• lifecell – 6,265;
• Intertelecom – 87;
• TriMob – 109.

Which mobile operator received the most transfers from subscribers

Among the receiving operators, the leader was

lifecell

Thus, lifecell was the only mobile operator that managed to grow its subscriber base due to MNP in September, gaining 8,195 new connections.

Experts explain the popularity of lifecell by its flexible tariffs, targeting online users, as well as simple transfer conditions. Competition in the market remains fierce, so changes in operator shares may intensify in the coming months.

Therefore, the situation in the mobile operator market indicates active competition, which is likely to increase. Subscribers are becoming more selective about connection conditions, prompting operators to adapt their offerings and improve services to meet user needs.