Starlink for Business: Kyivstar to Officially Provide Satellite Internet
7 May 14:35
Kyivstar Group LTD, the parent company of Kyivstar PJSC, has signed an agreement that allows it to officially provide Starlink services and equipment to Ukrainian businesses and government agencies. Satellite internet will become available to large companies, small and medium-sized businesses, manufacturing enterprises, as well as schools, universities, hospitals, and other institutions. This was reported by Kyivstar, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Kyivstar will officially sell Starlink in Ukraine
Kyivstar Group LTD has obtained the right to officially sell Starlink services to Ukrainian businesses and the public sector.
This involves the supply of equipment kits and access to high-speed satellite internet.
The new agreement is intended to simplify access to stable connectivity for Ukrainian companies and institutions amid war, power outages, or damage to ground infrastructure.
“This important step expands opportunities for Ukrainian businesses. We are creating a convenient and transparent channel for purchasing Starlink kits and services to ensure stable connectivity even under the most challenging conditions. This enhances the resilience and efficiency of Ukrainian companies. In addition, we plan to develop joint offerings that will combine Starlink services with Kyivstar’s core telecom services, creating comprehensive solutions for businesses with high reliability and support,” said Ilya Polshakov, Director of New Business Development at Kyivstar.
Who will have access to Starlink
The service is primarily aimed at businesses for which uninterrupted internet access is critical.
Through Kyivstar, the following will be able to access Starlink:
- large corporations;
- medium-sized businesses;
- manufacturing companies;
- logistics companies;
- government agencies;
- schools;
- universities;
- hospitals;
- clinics;
- other socially important facilities.
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Why This Is Important for Business
For many companies, stable connectivity is not just a convenience, but a prerequisite for operations. This is especially true for manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, education, and government services.
Satellite internet can serve as a backup or primary communication channel in areas where the regular network is unstable or unavailable.
Starlink can help businesses:
- maintain operations during emergencies;
- have a backup internet connection;
- operate in regions with challenging infrastructure;
- ensure connectivity at production sites;
- reduce the risk of downtime due to network outages.
Government agencies will also be able to use Starlink
Kyivstar separately notes that the service will also be available to government agencies.
This is important for schools, universities, hospitals, and clinics, which must maintain access to digital services even during crises.
In healthcare, a stable internet connection is essential for electronic health records, telemedicine, data exchange, and the operation of internal systems. In education, it is needed for distance learning, electronic grade books, and communication with students and teachers.
What is Starlink
Starlink is a satellite network that provides broadband internet access via thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit.
The advantage of this technology is that connectivity can be established even in areas where it is difficult or impossible to quickly deploy ground-based infrastructure.
For Ukraine, Starlink is of particular importance due to the full-scale war, regular attacks on energy and telecommunications infrastructure, and the need for backup communication channels.
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