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How Amazon Leo plans to connect mobile devices from space
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Amazon has filed with the FCC to deploy up to 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device connectivity to mobile phones globally, following its acquisition of Globalstar's spectrum and infrastructure, with deployment beginning in 2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech, and 26 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
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Amazon has secured the regulatory and spectrum foundation to place satellite connectivity inside every compatible phone by 2028. If you build IoT sensors, remote fleet management, or emergency comms hardware, your customers just got a new free network layer—and your go-to-market for off-grid use cases has shifted from selling hardware bundles to selling software that rides on Amazon's infrastructure.
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26 sources · first reported 27 Jul 2026 · latest 31 Jul 2026
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