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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 6 to 12 months • 25%
On Time • 25%
Delayed by less than 6 months • 25%
Delayed by more than 12 months • 25%
Improved telecom resilience • 25%
Cost reduction in telecom services • 25%
Enhanced military communications • 25%
Increased internet accessibility • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Improved rural connectivity • 25%
Enhanced military communication • 25%
Increased competition in telecom • 25%
Stable communication during outages • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Security concerns • 25%
Regulatory hurdles • 25%
Technical issues • 25%
Funding challenges • 25%
Voice services • 33%
Data services • 33%
Both voice and data services • 34%
Security concerns • 25%
Technical challenges • 25%
Regulatory issues • 25%
Financial constraints • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%