Veo Ltd. announced in a press release on Monday that its digital operator in Ukraine Kyivstar signed an agreement with SpaceX's Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in Ukraine.
According to the press release, Kyivstar expects to roll out direct-to-cell Starlink services with SMS and OTT messaging features in the last quarter of 2025 for its clients, and intends to upgrade to voice and data in later phases.
"Kyivstar has been the backbone of Ukraine’s resilience throughout the war, and we are committed to leaving no stone unturned to keep Ukraine connected. Our collaboration with Starlink is a game-changer in our journey towards achieving our ‘LTE everywhere’ ambition. We are humbled to be the operator that serves its customer with exceptional services, and the company that brings the invaluable capabilities of global technology giants to the people of Ukraine through our international partnerships," Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov commented.
