New LaunchJun 16, 2026, 09:03 AM
Kyivstar expands satellite app access via Starlink Mobile
AI Summary
VEON Ltd. announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary, Kyivstar, has expanded its partnership with Starlink Mobile, allowing customers to access satellite-ready apps. Starting with Viber, WhatsApp, and Google Maps, users can now communicate and navigate even without terrestrial network coverage or during power outages. This builds on Kyivstar's existing satellite text messaging service, with plans to integrate more digital services like e-health and ride-hailing apps in the future.
Key Highlights
- Kyivstar customers can now access satellite-ready apps via Starlink Mobile.
- Initial apps include Viber, WhatsApp, and Google Maps for messaging and navigation.
- Service functions even without terrestrial coverage or during power outages.
- This expands on Kyivstar's earlier launch of text messaging via Starlink Mobile.
- VEON plans to extend this to Kyivstar's Helsi e-health and Uklon ride-hailing apps.
- Starlink Mobile operates with 650 satellites in low-Earth orbit.
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