Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
ho. Mobile vs Kyivstar
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ho. Mobile |  Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Network |
| Price from | €6.95 | UAH 220 |
| Reference plan prices | ho. 150GB: EUR 6.95 per month, 150 GB, no contract; ho. 250GB: EUR 8.95 per month, 250 GB, no contract; ho. 150GB 5G: EUR 9.95 per month, 150 GB, no contract | VSE RAZOM Comfort: 220 UAH/mo, 10GB, contract; VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract: 370 UAH/mo, 40GB, contract; SuperGig Light eSIM: 400 UAH/mo, unlimited, prepaid |
| 5G | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | IT | UA |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | UAH 400 |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Fair use).
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Key differences
- 5G: only ho. Mobile.
- Support channels: only ho. Mobile offers Community.
- Billing: only Kyivstar offers Contract.
- Markets: only ho. Mobile offers IT.
- Markets: only Kyivstar offers UA.
Our verdict on each
ho. Mobile
ho. Mobile suits anyone in Italy who wants a large prepaid data allowance with no contract term, and the entry plan in the range starts at €6.95 a month. Sim only, eSIM and 5G all come as standard, so short stays and long resident lines are covered, while EU roaming runs on fair use terms.
Kyivstar
Kyivstar suits anyone in Ukraine who wants a network's own SIM only deal with a short contract and the option of an unlimited eSIM plan. Entry pricing starts at UAH 220, and the trust side rests on a long operating history plus support you can reach several ways.
Score breakdown
| Area | ho. Mobile | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €6.95 undercuts the site median €9.30 and the prepaid listing median €6.02. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSim only and eSIM both offered, prepaid billing prepaid and a term of 1-month keep the range simple. | 8.8Entry at UAH 220, an unlimited prepaid option at UAH 400 and short contracts of 1 month, though roaming runs on fair use terms. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8Sold by the network itself (network), backed by ПрАТ «Київстар» and 1994, with help on chat, phone and help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | ho. Mobile | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for ho. Mobile: 1. Additional countries for Kyivstar: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ho. Mobile | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 10 of 416 | 11 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 7 of 367 | 8 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 22 of 389 | 23 of 389 |
What we checked
ho. Mobile
- ho-mobile.it: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- supporto.ho-mobile.it: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Kyivstar
- shop.kyivstar.ua: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- kyivstar.ua: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ho. Mobile | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Contract, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Fastweb S.p.A. | ПрАТ «Київстар» |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1994 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Pros and cons
ho. Mobile
Pros
- The entry plan in the range at €6.95 a month sits below the site median €9.30 and below the prepaid listing median €6.02.
- Billing is prepaid and the contract term is 1 month, so a line can end without a cancellation charge.
- Sim only and eSIM are both offered, with 5G available, so a new handset can be set up without waiting for a physical card.
Cons
- EU roaming is fair use, so heavy travel use is not carried on the same terms as unlimited roaming.
- Service runs in Italy, so the plan has no reach beyond that market.
- Billing is prepaid with terms of 1 month, so unlike GETESA or yesss! there is no contract option for spreading a handset cost.
Kyivstar
Pros
- Kyivstar sells as a network (network), so the SIM only deal comes straight from the operator rather than a reseller.
- Contract length is 1 month, a short commitment next to a long fixed contract.
- An unlimited option exists in SuperGig Light eSIM, prepaid at UAH 400 for anyone tired of counting data.
Cons
- European roaming runs on fair use terms, so frequent travel is not covered outright.
- Plans run in UA only, so readers based in another market would be looking at the wrong operator.
- Billing is limited to contract and prepaid, with no rolling monthly option for people who like to cancel freely.
Who each suits
ho. Mobile
Who it suits
- People in Italy who want a large data allowance with no contract term to serve.
- New arrivals and short stays who want an eSIM instead of a card in the post.
- Households that want a prepaid line with phone and chat support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a contract to spread the cost of a handset: GETESA and yesss! sell as networks (network, network) while this brand is prepaid only.
- Frequent EU travellers, since roaming runs on fair use terms rather than being included.
Kyivstar
Who it suits
- People living in UA who want the network's own SIM only line with eSIM support.
- Buyers happy to cap their data and pay less, since entry pricing starts at UAH 220 on a contract plan.
- Customers who like several routes to help, offered through chat, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- yesss!, if you want a rolling billing option, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while Kyivstar bills on contract and prepaid terms.
- Lonestar Cell MTN, if the entry figure decides it, since its entry price is $0.20 against Kyivstar's UAH 220.
- GETESA, if you want a second prepaid and contract pair to weigh, since GETESA lists prepaid and contract while Kyivstar serves UA only.
Country by country
| Country | ho. Mobile | Kyivstar |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | No | Yes |
Questions about each
ho. Mobile
What is the cheapest ho. Mobile plan?+
The entry plan in the range is priced at €6.95 a month with no contract term attached. A larger allowance is available on the next plan, and a 5G version of the entry allowance sits above that. Every option is sim only and prepaid, so there is no handset cost and no minimum term to serve.
Is there a contract to serve?+
Billing is prepaid and the contract term listed is 1 month. The reference plans are described as carrying no contract, so a line can end without a cancellation charge. The trade-off is that you top up as you go rather than locking in a device discount over a longer term.
Kyivstar
What does the entry plan cost?+
The entry plan is VSE RAZOM Comfort at UAH 220, sold on a contract basis. The range also lists VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract as a larger contract plan. Because Kyivstar is a network seller rather than a reseller, these are the operator's own tariffs, so the figure quoted is the network's own.
Is there a plan with unlimited data?+
Yes. SuperGig Light eSIM is a prepaid plan priced at UAH 400 with unlimited data, and it is the only unlimited option listed. The other two plans, VSE RAZOM Comfort and VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract, come with a data allowance instead, which is where the lower UAH 220 entry point sits.
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