Amazon Leo seeks approval for 5,105 satellite direct-to-device constellation

Amazon's Kuiper Systems subsidiary is seeking FCC approval for a new 5,105-satellite constellation called Amazon Leo. The network aims to provide direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity for standard, unmodified smartphones, with deployment planned to begin in 2028.

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