Revolutionizing Communication: Starlink Direct to Cell

Ukraine has successfully tested the innovative Starlink Direct to Cell technology, enabling direct satellite communication without antennas or additional equipment, using only 4G and SIM cards.

This was reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Telegram.

“Ukraine has become one of the first countries in the world to implement the Starlink Direct to Cell technology — direct satellite communication without antennas and extra devices, relying solely on 4G and SIM cards. The testing was conducted by First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and CEO of Kyivstar Oleksandr Komarov. By the fall of 2025, Kyivstar plans to launch the first phase — the ability to send SMS from controlled areas of Ukraine. During wartime, when the enemy deliberately targets energy and communication infrastructure, and some communities risk becoming information isolated, the introduction of such technology is critical for safety and comfort,” she wrote.