US EditionUkraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe’s first, Kyivstar says
UKRAINE, JUL 10 – Kyivstar will enable mobile satellite internet with Starlink to serve rural and conflict-affected areas, improving connectivity for nearly 25 million users by mid-2026, CEO said.
- Kyivstar, a Ukrainian telecom firm, will launch Starlink-powered mobile satellite broadband and direct-to-cell messaging by mid-2026 in Ukraine.
- The launch follows ongoing cooperation with SpaceX since Russia's 2022 invasion, including early Starlink activation and thousands of terminals supplied to Ukraine.
- Kyivstar recently began testing direct-to-cell services linking 4G and LTE phones directly to Starlink satellites, enabling message sending even during national blackouts.
- CEO Oleksandr Komarov indicated that mobile satellite broadband services, including data and voice, are expected to become available by the second quarter of 2026 at the latest.
- This expansion will enhance communication resilience amid continuing Russian attacks and infrastructure damage, making Ukraine the first European country with Starlink mobile services.
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