Amazon Enters the Satellite Internet Race with New Leo Ultra Terminal

The device’s technical specifications are impressive: data download speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and upload speeds up to 400 Mbps. This performance is powered by a proprietary Leo Silicon chip and advanced phased-array antenna technology. This allows the antenna to electronically track satellites without any moving mechanical parts, maintaining a stable connection even in adverse weather conditions or under vibration. This is critically important for industrial sites and remote locations.

The Leo Ultra is the centerpiece of Amazon’s larger project to deploy its own satellite constellation (formerly known as Project Kuiper) in low Earth orbit. The plan involves launching over 3,000 satellites. However, Amazon is still in the early stages; while its main competitor, Starlink (SpaceX), already has thousands of satellites in orbit, Amazon has launched fewer than two hundred so far. Experts emphasize that the high speeds promised for the Leo Ultra will only become a reality once a dense satellite network and robust ground infrastructure are in place.

Despite this lag, the launch of the Leo Ultra is a serious statement of intent to compete. If Amazon manages to accelerate the deployment of its constellation and achieve the necessary density of coverage, the company has a real chance of challenging the current market leader.