{"id":17699,"date":"2025-06-18T13:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scroll.media\/2025\/06\/18\/kyivstar-receives-permission-to-test-direct-to-cell-satellite-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T01:04:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:04:18","slug":"kyivstar-receives-permission-to-test-direct-to-cell-satellite-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scroll.media\/en\/2025\/06\/18\/kyivstar-receives-permission-to-test-direct-to-cell-satellite-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyivstar Receives Permission to Test Direct-to-Cell Satellite Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kyivstar has received official approval from the National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications (NCCEC) to conduct test trials of Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite technology. The company confirmed the development in a statement to Scroll.media. With this technology, Kyivstar aims to bring connectivity to remote mountainous and rural areas across Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Known So Far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As part of the testing phase, Kyivstar will begin initial trials of SpaceX\u2019s Direct-to-Cell technology, focusing specifically on the ability to send and receive text messages on 4G smartphones within Ukraine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first successful registration of Kyivstar SIM cards in the satellite network was completed in the US, at the Starlink laboratory, confirming compatibility and technical readiness for pilot testing in Ukraine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The service\u2019s first beta tests are scheduled for the summer of 2025 in selected regions of Ukraine. Subscribers\u2019 wider test access is expected to roll out in Q4 of 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At this stage, the technology will allow subscribers to send and receive SMS messages using their existing phones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard 4G\/LTE smartphones will connect directly to a satellite in orbit without requiring any additional devices or software. The service will function in open areas with clear sky visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyivstar\u2019s primary focus is to bring coverage to \u00abwhite spots\u00bb \u2014 areas lacking traditional terrestrial mobile coverage \u2014 emphasizing rural and mountainous regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct-to-Cell technology has critical value during wartime, when mobile infrastructure may be damaged or completely unavailable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u00abDirect-to-Cell technology will be a valuable addition to our network, enabling people to send and receive text messages in open areas \u2014 even where there is no mobile coverage,\u00bb said Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar. \u00abIn these difficult times, it\u2019s crucial that people can stay in touch with family and loved ones under any circumstances. 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