Amazon Kuiper proposes Leo-2 satellites for direct-to-phone service
Amazon’s Project Kuiper proposed a new low Earth orbit satellite constellation called Leo-2 to provide direct-to-phone connectivity, according to an Economic Times report citing the company’s filing.
- Amazon proposed a Leo-2 satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service.
- The plan would extend Project Kuiper beyond broadband internet.
- The move adds competition with SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Lynk Global in satellite-to-phone connectivity.
Amazon’s proposal would expand its satellite plans beyond broadband internet service. The reported Leo-2 constellation would target direct-to-device connectivity, a segment focused on linking satellites directly with standard mobile phones.
The direct-to-phone market already includes SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Lynk Global, which are also developing satellite-to-phone services. Amazon’s proposed entry would increase competition among companies seeking to provide mobile connectivity from space.
The source report did not specify launch dates, satellite counts, spectrum details, partner mobile network operators, or supported handset models. The report described the proposal as part of Amazon’s broader satellite ambitions through Project Kuiper.
Related questions
- What is Amazon’s Leo-2 satellite constellation proposal?
- How would Leo-2 expand Project Kuiper beyond broadband internet?
- Which companies compete with Amazon in direct-to-phone satellite service?
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