Published on 30 Dec 2024 on Benzinga
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A new partnership has been forged between SpaceX’s Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, and Ukraine’s top mobile operator, Kyivstar PJSC. This collaboration aims to provide satellite-based cellular services in Ukraine, enhancing the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.
What Happened: Kyivstar has signed an agreement with Starlink to offer satellite connectivity, protecting telecom infrastructure from Russian attacks. This partnership will allow Kyivstar users to access space-based connectivity when the terrestrial network is compromised, Bloomberg reported on Monday.