New Delhi: Amazon recently started testing its official satellite internet service, Leo, with selected businesses. This move has positioned the e-commerce giant to test to compete directly with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The company has confirmed that it has started the enterprise preview of Amazon Leo. The company has also invited businesses to try its production hardware and software ahead of a broader public launch. The testing program is designed to gather feedback and allow Amazon to customise its solutions for the various industries. Earlier this month, Amazon changed its satellite internet service’s name from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, referencing the Low Earth Orbit region where its satellite constellation will operate.
Amazon’s plan, unveiled initially six years ago, involves deploying a constellation of 3,326 satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet to global customers. The company has already deployed over 150 satellites since April, utilising rocket partners including United Launch Alliance and SpaceX. Amazon aims to challenge Starlink, which currently leads the market with nearly 9,000 satellites in orbit. It is an advanced enterprise-focused terminal built to deliver strong performance for demanding private and public sector needs. Its full duplex phased array antenna can reach download speeds up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, making it one of the fastest commercial phased array antennas currently available.
The company also claims that the device is built to handle harsh weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, and strong winds. Its compact, integrated design removes the need for moving parts while supporting quick installation and steady performance across many different locations. The antenna runs on a custom silicon chip created by Amazon Leo and uses Amazon’s own radio frequency design and signal processing technology to improve throughput and reduce latency. This is important for use cases such as video calls, real-time monitoring, and cloud-based work. Leo Ultra also supports advanced networking, offering simultaneous upload and download functions and smooth integration with the existing enterprise networks.
Amazon Leo will include enterprise-ready features such as simple network management tools, strong encryption across the system, and round-the-clock priority support. The service is intended to support critical tasks like real-time data analysis, remote operations, and secure communication for the teams in the field.
