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How will Kyivstar's market share in Ukraine change by December 31, 2025, after implementing satellite services with Starlink?
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Increase by over 10% • 25%
Increase by 5-10% • 25%
Increase by less than 5% • 25%
No significant change • 25%
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Kyivstar Partners with Starlink for Satellite Cellular Service in Ukraine, SMS Initially via Satellite, Voice Calls and Internet Coming Next
Dec 30, 2024, 09:17 AM
Kyivstar PJSC, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, has signed a deal with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, to implement satellite-powered cellular services in Ukraine. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of the country's telecom infrastructure against ongoing Russian attacks. The agreement will initially enable SMS communication via satellite, with plans to introduce voice calls and internet services in the future. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure connectivity for subscribers even if traditional ground networks are compromised.
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Delayed by less than 6 months • 25%
On Time • 25%
Delayed by more than 12 months • 25%
Delayed by 6 to 12 months • 25%
Cost reduction in telecom services • 25%
Improved telecom resilience • 25%
Increased internet accessibility • 25%
Enhanced military communications • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Improved rural connectivity • 25%
Increased competition in telecom • 25%
Stable communication during outages • 25%
Enhanced military communication • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Technical issues • 25%
Funding challenges • 25%
Security concerns • 25%
Regulatory hurdles • 25%
Voice services • 33%
Both voice and data services • 34%
Data services • 33%
Regulatory issues • 25%
Financial constraints • 25%
Security concerns • 25%
Technical challenges • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%