{"id":22098,"date":"2025-08-12T16:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scroll.media\/2025\/08\/12\/kyivstar-successfully-tests-starlink-direct-to-cell-in-ukraine-whats-next\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T01:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:38:05","slug":"kyivstar-successfully-tests-starlink-direct-to-cell-in-ukraine-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scroll.media\/en\/2025\/08\/12\/kyivstar-successfully-tests-starlink-direct-to-cell-in-ukraine-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyivstar Successfully Tests Starlink Direct to Cell in Ukraine. What\u2019s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On August 12, Kyivstar conducted an open test of SpaceX\u2019s Starlink Direct to Cell technology in Ukraine. The demonstration, attended by Kyivstar President Oleksandr Komarov and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, showcased the transmission of messages between two smartphones. While calls were also made during the test, Kyivstar emphasizes that at this stage, the focus is specifically on message transmission through messaging apps.<\/p>\n\n<p>The editor of Scroll.media was present at the event and reports on what\u2019s already known and what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starlink Direct to Cell<\/h2>\n\n<p>Starlink Direct to Cell is a game-changing technology that connects ordinary 4G smartphones directly to satellites, bypassing traditional cellular base stations. Developed by SpaceX, this technology enables mobile communication in areas without terrestrial network coverage.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3477.jpg\" alt=\"Starlink Direct to Cell-1\" class=\"wp-image-22079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3477.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3477-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3477-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3477-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All photos here: Minister of Digital Transformation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The technology was launched by SpaceX, and Kyivstar is the first operator in Ukraine and one of the first in Europe and worldwide to test this innovative system. \u00abUkraine is among the first countries in the world, alongside the US, Australia, Japan, Canada, and New Zealand, to roll out Direct to Cell technology,\u00bb Fedorov noted.<\/p>\n\n<p>One major advantage is that users don\u2019t need any extra hardware like satellite antennas or special routers. No separate subscription is required either. All that\u2019s needed is a regular 4G-enabled smartphone and a Kyivstar SIM card.<\/p>\n\n<p>The system leverages over 600 next-generation Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capability. Each satellite has an advanced eNodeB modem \u2014 essentially a mobile communication tower in space. SpaceX plans to expand this satellite constellation in the future, enhancing coverage and capabilities.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Will It Work in Ukraine?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Currently, the tested system supports messaging, with voice calls and internet access slated for future rollout.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kyivstar expects SMS and messenger-based communication to become available as soon as fall 2025.<\/p>\n\n<p>There is, however, a technical limitation: messages can only be sent and received outdoors in an open area where the smartphone can \u00absee\u00bb the Starlink satellite. This line-of-sight requirement is inherent to the satellite connection technology.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3552.jpg\" alt=\"Starlink Direct to Cell-2\" class=\"wp-image-22081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3552.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3552-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3552-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scroll.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025_08_12_ds2_3552-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>At this stage, Kyivstar views Starlink Direct to Cell as a supplementary or backup communication channel. It\u2019s designed to provide connectivity in areas without coverage, where infrastructure is damaged, in frontline zones, during prolonged blackouts, or other emergency scenarios.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u00abStarlink Direct to Cell satellite communications acts as a backup service to Kyivstar\u2019s main terrestrial infrastructure. The service does not replace terrestrial communications, but complements existing infrastructure and services,\u00bb the company explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>As for pricing, Kyivstar stated that there are currently no plans to introduce an additional subscription fee for the technology\u2019s use, though this policy could be revisited in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 12, Kyivstar conducted an open test of SpaceX\u2019s Starlink Direct to Cell technology in Ukraine. 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