Cryptopolitan 2025-08-12 21:10:23

Starlink successfully demonstrate direct-to-cell satellite technology in Ukraine

Elon Musk’s Starlink has successfully demonstrated its direct-to-cell satellite technology in Ukraine. Kyivstar will become the first operator in Europe to bring Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology to the market. The pilot test took place in the Zhytomyr region, where Kyivstar’s CEO, Oleksandr Komarov, and Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, exchanged messages using ordinary smartphones connected through the new system. Musk’s Starlink successfully tested in Ukraine Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully carried out the first field test of Elon Musk’s Starlink direct-to-cell satellite technology in Eastern Europe. The successful demonstration is good news for Ukrainian interests, who have funneled efforts into maintaining reliable communications through Russian attacks, which frequently disrupt mobile and internet connectivity in parts of the country. Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology allows standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites in orbit without requiring additional equipment. This could be the answer to maintaining communications during emergencies, especially in areas where cell towers are damaged or destroyed. The direct-to-cell service works by equipping satellites with advanced cellular modems that function like cell towers in space. These satellites beam signals directly to mobile phones on the ground, allowing voice, text, and eventually broadband data services to work without relying on physical network infrastructure. “Direct-to-cell technology aims to provide reliable connectivity when terrestrial networks are unavailable,” Kyivstar said in its statement. Commercial rollout plans set for later this year Starlink’s satellite connectivity infrastructure has drawn interest from telecom operators attempting to fill coverage gaps in remote regions. Terrestrial networks can be expensive to operate in sparsely populated areas or difficult-to-access locations such as mountainous terrain. SpaceX, which owns Starlink, has already signed direct-to-cell service agreements with telecom providers in 10 countries. Following the successful test, Kyivstar and Starlink intend to launch the commercial phase of the service in the fourth quarter of 2025, starting with messaging capabilities. According to Komarov, mobile satellite broadband data is expected to be available to a broader audience at the beginning of 2026. Kyivstar’s parent company, VEON, is also talking to other satellite connectivity providers, including Amazon’s Project Kuiper , to expand mobile satellite services beyond Ukraine. Get seen where it counts. Advertise in Cryptopolitan Research and reach crypto’s sharpest investors and builders.

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