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Amazon Seeks FCC Approval to Launch 5105 Satellites for Direct-to-Device Network in 2028
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Amazon has filed with the FCC to deploy 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device mobile service, with launches beginning in 2028 to provide voice, data, messaging, and emergency coverage using Globalstar spectrum and partnerships with mobile operators.
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Amazon is building direct satellite-to-phone infrastructure, which means telecom operators now have a credible alternative to terrestrial networks for rural and emergency coverage. If you build last-mile connectivity, emergency dispatch, or rural IoT, Amazon's 2028 launch date just became your hard deadline to prove you can do what they're about to offer for free.
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