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

30 July 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

30 July 2026

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technology

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 26 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Amazon is doing to satellite connectivity what AWS did to servers. If you're building for remote IoT or logistics, betting on a specific carrier's satellite plan is now a high-risk strategy.

◆ Coverage

26 sources · first reported 27 Jul 2026 · latest 31 Jul 2026

◆ Topics

Telecom & Connectivitysatellite-d2damazonfcctelecomconnectivityglobalstar