Ukraine to Launch Starlink Mobile Internet by 2026, Becoming Europe First
In a historic move for European telecommunications, Ukraine is set to become the first country in Europe to launch mobile services via Starlink, the satellite internet network developed by SpaceX. According to Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov, the rollout will begin with messaging capabilities by late 2025 and expand to full mobile broadband and voice services by mid-2026. A Leap in Connectivity for a Nation at War Under a groundbreaking agreement signed in 2024 between Kyivstar and SpaceX, Ukraine is now testing direct-to-cell technology that allows smartphones to connect directly to satellites—bypassing the need for terrestrial towers. “The first phase will support OTT messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal. By Q2 of 2026, we expect to offer full mobile satellite broadband […]
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