The Amazon Leo constellation will offer direct service to phones in partnership with global operators, with deployment starting in 2028
Amazon challenges Starlink with 5,105 satellites for mobile telephony
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Amazon wants to offer direct telephony with a new satellite constellation. July 27, 2026 at 17:37 GMT-6 Amazon Leo wants to offer direct telephony with a new constellation of 5,105 satellites. The service would be associated with mobile network operators worldwide and would use Globalstar's mobile satellite spectrum that Amazon acquired in early 2026. Although the project is already underway, the deployment of these more than 5,000 satellites is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Furthermore, This means that the satellites will be located at a relatively close altitude to Earth, specifically between 510 and 580 kilometers in altitude, which will allow more agile and efficient communication.
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Amazon wants to offer direct telephony with a new satellite constellation. July 27, 2026 at 17:37 GMT-6 Amazon Leo wants to offer direct telephony with a new constellation of 5,105 satellites.
according to SDPnoticiasThe service would be associated with mobile network operators worldwide and would use Globalstar's mobile satellite spectrum that Amazon acquired in early 2026.
according to SDPnoticiasAlthough the project is already underway, the deployment of these more than 5,000 satellites is scheduled to begin in 2028.
according to Semana (CO) — PortadaThis means that the satellites will be located at a relatively close altitude to Earth, specifically between 510 and 580 kilometers in altitude, which will allow more agile and efficient communication.
according to Semana (CO) — Portada
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