Amazon's chief executive, Andy Jassy, has indicated that the firm's satellite-based broadband offering, Leo—previously referred to as Project Kuiper—should roll out during the middle of 2026, according to coverage from Engadget.
This upcoming network aims to provide download rates reaching 1 Gbps, outpacing the usual performance of rival Starlink, which operates at 45 to 280 Mbps. Additionally, Amazon pledges more affordable rates and seamless connectivity with its Amazon Web Services platform for handling data and artificial intelligence tasks.
At present, Leo undergoes trials with select enterprise users, though no timeline has been set for public access.
Nevertheless, the initiative lags in its deployment, with only 241 satellites operational so far. The original target called for 1,600 units in space by July 2026, yet projections suggest the count may fall to approximately 700 instead.
The piece first ran in our affiliated outlet PC för Alla, adapted and translated from its Swedish version.
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