VEON’s Beeline Kazakhstan Becomes First Operator in Country to Launch Starlink's Satellite to Mobile Service
Globe Newswire•29/09/2026•09:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Beeline Kazakhstan (VEON) launches Starlink Mobile, first operator in Kazakhstan
- ➤Starlink Mobile connects smartphones in cellular dead zones without special equipment
- ➤Service initially available free for customers
- ➤Starlink Mobile enables apps and messaging beyond terrestrial mobile coverage
Expert Statements
Kaan Terzioglu, CEO of VEON Group
“Starlink Mobile is a powerful example of how connectivity can change lives, not just convenience. For someone stranded on a remote road or lost in the mountains, this could mean the difference between isolation and getting help. That’s the kind of impact VEON exists to deliver for people in Kazakhstan and across our markets,”
Jabbor Kayumov, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan
“This was a real team effort and close collaboration with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and with Starlink Mobile to get the technology right for our market. We're proud to be the first operator in Kazakhstan to bring Starlink Mobile to market, helping people stay connected when it matters most,”
Customers will be directly connected in cellular dead zones, giving a major boost to coverage
Almaty, New York and Dubai [29 September 2026] — VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced that customers in Kazakhstan will now be able to use Starlink Mobile on their smartphones to access apps and messaging in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage. Beeline Kazakhstan, in partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest direct-to-device satellite network, enables resilient connectivity directly to smartphones without need for a satellite phone, antenna, or any other special equipment.
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