Version 24 Channels with reference Ministry of Numbers It explains how the national roaming service works, why it is important and how it should be used correctly.

What is national roaming?

National roaming is a technology that allows you to automatically or manually connect to another mobile operator’s network when your operator’s network is unavailable.

For example, Vodafone users can connect to lifecell or Kyivstar networks if their local networks are down. This provides uninterrupted access to mobile communications and the Internet.

When will you need national roaming?

power outages

Power outages not only affect daily life but also the operation of mobile base stations. In such cases, being able to connect to another operator’s active network saves lives. National roaming is used according to mobile operators Approximately 1.3 million Ukrainians every dayespecially during power outages.

Restoring communications in the war zone

In regions where there is active hostilities, mobile infrastructure is often destroyed. National roaming allows people to stay in touch, receive important information or call for help even if the main operator is temporarily down.

How to set up national roaming?

1. manually: Go to network settings on your smartphone. In the operator selection section, select automatic network search or manually connect to another operator’s available network.
2. Automatically: In some cases, the phone automatically connects to another network if your network is unavailable. You will see the operator name change on the screen.

Connection features

• for Android: In the settings, go to “Mobile network”, find “Network operator” and select an alternative network.
• for iPhone: In the “Settings” menu, go to the “Cellular data” section and enable the automatic connection function.

Tips for using the network during outages

It is important to use mobile network resources sparingly during power outages because this is when mobile network resources are under the highest load. Here are two important suggestions to help you use the network responsibly.

• Limit traffic: Turn off automatic downloading of files and background updating of applications in Messengers. This will help prevent network congestion.
• Check signal level: If a network is unstable, try another network to improve connection quality.