Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov told Reuters about this.Field trials are currently underway as part of an agreement with SpaceX that will enable the launch of direct satellite communications services. This is a technology that allows smartphones to connect directly to satellites that function as cell towers.At the first stage, which will be implemented by the end of 2025, users will be able to exchange messages via platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal. Full-fledged mobile Internet and voice communications are expected in the second quarter of 2026.Kyivstar is also preparing to enter the US NASDAQ stock exchange. The company's CEO Oleksandr Komarov said that this process is actively progressing and should be completed in the third quarter of 2025, despite the war.Komarov also emphasized that Ukraine's telecom infrastructure has become much more resilient: during power outages, operators are able to maintain communication for up to 10 hours, even in the event of a national blackout.SpaceX did not comment on this information.As of September 2024, the number of users of the Starlink satellite Internet service exceeded 4 million.