Amazon wants to deploy 5105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service

Amazon is seeking regulatory approval to deploy 5,105 satellites for direct-to-mobile connectivity, entering direct competition with existing satellite operators and terrestrial mobile networks. The constellation represents a major infrastructure play into last-mile connectivity at scale.

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