Beeline Kazakhstan launches Starlink Mobile D2D in Kazakhstan

TL;DR: Beeline Kazakhstan said on Tuesday that it commercially launched Starlink Mobile direct-to-device satellite service in Kazakhstan. The service works on 4G smartphones through the Janymda app and is free for an initial period.

Beeline Kazakhstan said on Tuesday that it commercially launched Starlink Mobile direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in Kazakhstan, enabling customers to access apps and messaging outside the operator’s terrestrial coverage.

Customers with 4G smartphones can activate and manage Starlink Mobile through Beeline’s Janymda super app and digital platform, which also provides step-by-step guidance for the service.

Beeline Kazakhstan said the service is designed for hard-to-reach areas and can help maintain connectivity for emergency and rescue services, road and utility services, tourists, mountaineers, travellers, and people working at remote sites. The operator said it will offer Starlink Mobile free of charge for an initial period.

Beeline Kazakhstan has been testing Starlink Mobile since December 2025, when it placed what it said was the first WhatsApp call over Starlink’s network in Central Asia. Beeline said it is the first operator in Kazakhstan to bring Starlink Mobile to market. Veon previously launched Starlink Mobile service with Kyivstar in Ukraine in November 2025, and Banglalink in Bangladesh signed a deal with Starlink Mobile in April this year.