Kyivstar PJSC, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to introduce satellite-powered cellular service in the war-torn country in a bid to place telecom infrastructure beyond the reach of Russian attacks.

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A new partnership has been forged between SpaceX’ s Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, and Ukraine’s top mobile operator, Kyivstar PJSC. This collaboration aims to provide satellite-based cellular services in Ukraine, enhancing the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Ukraine’s leading mobile operator expects direct-to-cell services with messaging functionality to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink is set to give Ukraine “uninterrupted” service through its satellite network through a partnership with Kyivstar (VEON), the country’s largest mobile operator.

Elon Musk's satellite company Starlink has signed a deal with VEON to provide satellite connectivity to Ukraine.

Customers of Ukraine’s largest mobile operator will be able to use space-based connectivity when terrestrial network service is unavailable.