Poland to pay for 29 thousand Starlink terminals for Ukraine
29 September 22:51
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed a law that provides for further financing of Starlink terminals for Ukraine. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov on his Telegram channel, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
“The President of Poland has signed a law that extends the financing of subscription fees for Starlink terminals in Ukraine. In times of war, this technology is critical to keep hospitals, schools, critical infrastructure, and frontline regions connected,” Fedorov emphasized.
According to him, there are currently more than 50,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine, of which more than 29,000 are paid for by Polish partners. They provide a stable Internet connection in areas where the traditional network often cannot withstand shelling or power outages.
“I am grateful to the Minister of Digitalization of Poland Krzysztof Gawkowski and the entire Polish government for their solidarity and steadfast support of Ukraine,” the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister added.
Why it matters
Starlink has become one of the key elements of Ukraine’s digital resilience during a full-scale war. Satellite Internet allows the military, doctors, educators and government agencies to maintain communication even in the most difficult conditions.
Several alternatives to Starlink are currently available in Ukraine: the British OneWeb and French Eutelsat (which have joined forces); Swedish Satcube; and American AST SpaceMobile and Hughes Network Systems.
As a reminder, French satellite operator Eutelsat is negotiating with European governments to provide Ukraine with additional satellite communications capabilities.
Kyivstar is expected to launch Starlink Direct to Cell services with SMS and OTT messaging in the fourth quarter of 2025. The next stage will be voice and data services.
