Kyivstar Expands Testing of Starlink Direct to Cell Satellite Technology Throughout Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JSC Kyivstar (“Kyivstar”), Ukraine’s leading digital operator, is initiating preparations for nationwide testing of the innovative Starlink Direct to Cell technology by SpaceX. This is the second phase of the process, which will cover all regions of Ukraine except for border areas, active combat zones, and temporarily occupied territories. The technology aims to provide critically needed connectivity in areas where terrestrial service is unavailable.