VEON, a global digital operator, announced that Kyivstar Group, Ukraine’s leading digital operator, has expanded its collaboration with Starlink with an agreement to resell Starlink broadband internet services and hardware for businesses and public sector institutions, such as schools, universities, hospitals, and community clinics in Ukraine.
This new collaboration builds on Kyivstar’s existing cooperation with Starlink Mobile to provide direct-to-device satellite connectivity for Kyivstar customers with 4G smartphones in Ukraine.
The agreement broadens Kyivstar’s portfolio of advanced digital services and enables Ukrainian businesses to purchase Starlink Kits and high-speed internet services from Starlink directly through Kyivstar. By adding Starlink’s high-speed internet to its existing terrestrial mobile and fixed networks, Kyivstar becomes Ukraine's sole provider capable of offering businesses a fully integrated, multi-layer connectivity stack. This will help close coverage gaps in remote or infrastructure-constrained environments where reliable high-speed internet is both scarce and commercially valuable.
Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Chief Executive Officer
This collaboration marks another important milestone in Kyivstar’s transformation into an asset-light digital operator. By adding new services from the world's most advanced satellite network into its own offering to give Ukrainian businesses something no other provider can, Kyivstar has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovative connectivity solutions. With combined Starlink and terrestrial network services available, Kyivstar is creating differentiated offerings that enhance business resilience and operational continuity, which are strategic priorities that drive long-term value for all stakeholders.
Oleksandr Komarov, Chief Executive Officer of Kyivstar
This important step expands opportunities for Ukrainian businesses. We are creating a convenient and transparent channel for purchasing Starlink Kits and subscriptions from Starlink to enable stable connectivity in the most challenging conditions. This strengthens the resilience and efficiency of Ukrainian companies. In addition, we plan to develop joint offerings that combine Starlink’s satellite services with Kyivstar’s core telecom services, providing businesses comprehensive solutions backed by high reliability and support.
