Kyivstar is a Ukrainian mobile operator and a subsidiary of VEON Group. In partnership with SpaceX's Starlink, Kyivstar is set to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in Ukraine, with the goal of providing uninterrupted connectivity, especially in remote and war-affected areas. The company plans to roll out SMS and OTT messaging functionality in Q4 2025, with voice and data capabilities to follow. Kyivstar is working to expand its 4G coverage and improve network resilience.
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Kyivstar’s B2B M2M D2D use cases included POS terminals, GPS trackers, RTK trackers, and demining operations.
Kyivstar’s Starlink direct-to-device service reached 5.8 million unique users in May 2026.
Kyivstar had more than 5 million unique Starlink direct-to-device users by May 2026.
Kyivstar launched SMS for all 4G-capable devices in 4Q25.
Kyivstar’s OTT services were available on Android devices in 2Q26, and iPhone support was expected in the near future.
Kyivstar used 2×5 MHz for Starlink Mobile D2D and reported no interference issues.
Kyivstar launched OTT services for all 4G-capable devices in 2Q26, including Viber, WhatsApp, and Google Maps.
Kyivstar’s SMS in the D2D network reached 9.6 million in May 2026.
Kyivstar launched D2D light data in 2Q26.
Kyivstar rolled out Starlink Direct-to-Cell service late in 2025.
Kyivstar was the first Ukrainian company to list on a U.S. stock exchange.
Kyivstar’s partnership with Starlink reached 3.0 million Direct to Cell users on January 15, 2026.
Kyivstar is not issuing new shares in the secondary offering and will receive none of the proceeds.
The secondary transaction will significantly increase Kyivstar’s public float on Nasdaq following the expected close and potentially enhance daily trading liquidity.
Kyivstar Group Ltd. priced a secondary public offering of 12,500,000 common shares at $10.50 per share on January 29, 2026.
Oleksandr Komarov is CEO of Kyivstar and Kaan Terzioğlu is CEO of VEON Group, and their leadership guided Kyivstar’s transition into a digital ecosystem provider.
VEON and Kyivstar committed $1 billion in investment for the 2023–2027 period to rebuild Ukraine’s digital infrastructure.
Kyivstar is a Ukrainian subsidiary of VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON).
The Starlink Direct to Cell service is accessible at no additional cost to all 15.5 million Kyivstar 4G smartphone users through their existing tariff plans.
Kyivstar has reached 3.0 million registered users for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite connectivity service as of January 15, 2026.