Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028

Amazon Leo has filed an FCC application to launch a satellite constellation of up to 5,105 regenerative direct-to-device (D2D) units, targeting D2D service launch by 2028 in partnership with mobile network operators. This follows Amazon's April merger agreement with Globalstar, where D2D expansion was identified as a strategic priority.

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