"Ukrainian telco Kyivstar has launched Starlink's Direct to Cell satellite service for its subscribers, making the war-torn nation the first in Europe to offer it. The technology provides phone connectivity when terrestrial networks are unavailable and is currently in trial for all Kyivstar customers. It initially supports only SMS messaging, but the company plans to add "light data with voice and video capabilities.""
"A Direct to Cell satellite service is important for Ukrainians in areas near the front line and regions where the terrestrial network is damaged or under restoration, as well as for rescuers and humanitarian missions. It will allow them to stay connected during blackouts, in hard-to-reach areas, and in remote villages. Kyivstar already has coverage in almost all parts of Ukraine that are still free from occupation, although there are "not-spots" in some rural areas."
Kyivstar launched Starlink's Direct to Cell satellite service for its subscribers, making Ukraine the first country in Europe to offer the service. The technology provides phone connectivity when terrestrial networks are unavailable and is currently in trial for all Kyivstar customers, initially supporting SMS messaging with plans to add light data, voice and video capabilities. Access will be provided to all Kyivstar subscribers at no extra cost. The service works with existing smartphones and is currently available to Android users, with Apple support planned later. The service enhances connectivity for frontline areas, damaged networks, rescuers, humanitarian missions, and remote villages.
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