Chief exec Oleksandr Komarov said Kyivstar has already equipped its cell network with batteries and generators to provide up to ten hours of coverage when grid power is not available, and the Starlink support extends availability for customers.
“Today we are introducing the cutting-edge Direct to Cell technology which will increase this resilience significantly, starting with a vital functionality that is critical for our people,” he said in a statement.
Elsewhere in Europe, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) recently confirmed it will offer a satellite service for UK customers, also using Starlink’s Direct to Cell. It is scheduled for release during the first half of 2026.