For the first time, they tested Starlink Direct to Cell technology, which provides direct satellite communication with a smartphone. This was announced by the Center for Strategic Communications.

Thanks to this development, you can remain in touch anywhere and under any circumstances, even while turning off the light. This is especially important during the war, when Russian strokes are aimed at energy and communication objects.

The first stage of the implementation of Direct To Cell is scheduled for the fall of 2025. On the test phase, the service of sending text messages will be free. To use technology, only a smartphone with support for 4G and SIM card "

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Ukraine will become the first country of Europe to launch Direct to Cell technology, emphasized in the center.

Earlier it was reported that Ukraine became the first country in Europe, where the Kyivstar mobile operator began testing Direct-to-Cell (DTC) from Starlink-a direct connection of mobile phones to satellites. As part of the pilot project, smartphones with 4G/LTE support will be able to send and receive text messages directly through satellites of Ilona Mask. According to Euronews, the full launch of the service is planned in the mid -2026. At first, the coating will cover the mountain and remote rural areas, where ordinary mobile communications is practically inaccessible.