OLX, the largest online classified ad company in Ukraine, reports that 60% of visitors access its site through mobile phones

OLX, the largest online classified ad company in Ukraine, reports that 60% of visitors access its site through mobile phones. The company also claims that half of all Ukrainian internet users visit their site at least once a month. OLX says that the number of Ukrainians using their app grew by 14% over the last six months, hitting 5.6 million people. Ukraine’s three main mobile operators report the following smartphone penetration rates among subscribers: Kyivstar — 50%; Vodafone — 60%; and lifecell – 71%. Chinese cell phone maker Huawei reports that its Ukraine sales jumped by 30% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year.