Kyivstar launches satellite SMS: how to send messages without a network
Journalist
Anna Tkach
24.11.2025 - 17:05
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According to Мінцифра: Kyivstar expands its Starlink Direct to Cell service across Ukraine, allowing SMS sending without the need for traditional mobile connectivity. The update is already available for subscribers using Android smartphones. This is the first such solution in Europe, opening new possibilities for communication via satellite.
More details on how to connect to satellite communication and when Direct to Cell will be available for iPhone can be found at the link: curly.click/r/4b59
Thanks to the expansion of Starlink Direct to Cell in Ukraine, Kyivstar subscribers can enjoy the unique opportunity to send SMS via satellite, ensuring connectivity even in hard-to-reach areas where regular mobile signal is unavailable.
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