Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
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Amazon's Leo has proposed a satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service. According to Reuters, Amazon's Leo made the proposal.
CNBC reports that Amazon is seeking federal approval to launch 5,105 satellites for a direct-to-device network. Bloomberg and TechCrunch note that this move could be a competitive move against SpaceX.
The company is seeking FCC approval for the project.
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Coverage (5)
- How Amazon Leo plans to connect mobile devices from space About Amazon · 40d ago
- Amazon Seeks FCC Nod to Beam Satellite Coverage to Mobile Phones Bloomberg · 40d ago
- Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX TechCrunch · 40d ago
- Amazon seeks federal approval to launch 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device network CNBC · 40d ago
- Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service Reuters · 40d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What is Amazon's Leo proposing?
A satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
How many satellites does Amazon plan to launch?
5,105
What is the goal of the satellite network?
To provide direct-to-device service
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