November 28 , 2025
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- Ukraine is the first European country to activate Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service.
- The service is launched through a partnership between Kyivstar and global telecom group Veon.
- It begins with SMS and will expand to voice and data in 2026.
- Direct-to-cell technology connects standard 4G smartphones directly to satellites, bypassing ground towers.

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