The government has allowed blocking spam calls: how to report a number

Ukrainian mobile operators have gained the ability to block numbers that make mass advertising calls without the consent of subscribers. The government adopted the resolution at the initiative of First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

The new rules allow operators to combat spam starting from October 2. Now Ukrainians can help identify and block intrusive calls. 'We are finally launching a mechanism that allows us to effectively counter intrusive calls. Thousands of spam numbers have already been blocked,' Fedorov emphasized.

Spam calls are advertising calls that are made without the consent of users for the purpose of promoting goods or services.

• Vodafone - in the app or by calling 111, 0 800 400 111 (in Ukraine) or +38 050 400 111 (while roaming);

• Kyivstar - in the app, by calling 466, 0 800 300 466 or 105466# while roaming;

• lifecell - in the app or by calling 5433, 0 800 20 5433 (in Ukraine) or +38 063 5433 111 (while roaming).

Subscribers can also seek help from the hotline 1545 or the official website of the National Commission for Regulation of Electronic Communications.

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Ukrainian mobile operators have received new rules for combating spam calls. Now subscribers can fight back against intrusive calls, and operators will block numbers making mass advertising calls without permission. This will allow for more effective countermeasures against spam to protect users.