Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new space-based telecom platform

Amazon has filed with the FCC to deploy over 5,000 satellites for a new space-based telecommunications platform, competing directly with Starlink and other LEO constellation providers. The move signals Amazon's commitment to global broadband infrastructure and potential new revenue streams beyond cloud services.

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