Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov officially confirmed that Ukraine has tested the latest satellite technology Starlink Direct to Cell. What is important to understand is that it will allow Ukrainians to stay connected without mobile network coverage via SMS.
Points of attention
- Despite undergoing beta testing, the official launch of Starlink Direct to Cell in Ukraine is planned for this fall, showcasing the country's commitment to innovative solutions for reliable communication.
- Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov, highlights the importance of enhancing connectivity for all Ukrainians, making it a key priority even during challenging times like war.
Starlink Direct to Cell — a new breakthrough
According to Mykhailo Fedorov, thanks to satellite technology, Ukrainians do not need to buy expensive equipment — they will only need a 4G smartphone with a SIM or ESIM card.
Civilians will be able to stay connected in hard-to-reach places: in the mountains, during bad weather, network failures, or power outages.
In addition, it is emphasized that a key condition for the technology is direct visibility of the sky.
Mikhail Fedorov emphasized that the parties successfully exchanged the first text messages via satellite directly from smartphones.
It is worth noting that Ukraine is among the first countries in the world, along with the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, and New Zealand, to launch Direct to Cell technology.
As of today, it is undergoing beta testing, and the official launch in Ukraine is planned for this fall.
Despite the war, we continue to develop innovative solutions, because reliable communication for every Ukrainian is one of our key priorities.
Mikhail Fedorov
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Digital Transformation
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