Starlink partners with Kyivstar to provide uninterrupted cell service in Ukraine

Elon Musk's Starlink will provide Ukraine with "uninterrupted" cell service through a new partnership with Kyivstar, the country's largest mobile operator. This service will allow communication even if local networks fail, aiding civilians during the ongoing conflict. Starlink completed its direct-to-cell phone satellite constellation on December 4, 2024. Kyivstar plans to start using this service for messaging in late 2025, with voice and data services to follow. This agreement comes after previous challenges, including a cyberattack on Kyivstar that disrupted services. Starlink has previously supplied Ukraine with thousands of terminals since the start of the war in February 2022.