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Amazon Files FCC Application for 5,105-Satellite LEO Broadband

7/28/2026

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Amazon filed an FCC application Saturday to launch a 5,105-satellite Leo direct-to-device constellation.
If approved, Amazon will start deploying the network in 2028 and will use Globalstar’s spectrum while collaborating with Apple.
The satellites will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband for voice, messaging, data and emergency services.
Over 375 satellites had launched by July 2, making the nearly double-size network ready to support disaster response, fleet management and IoT connectivity.

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Story summary

Amazon filed an FCC application Saturday to launch a 5,105-satellite Leo direct-to-device constellation.
If approved, Amazon will start deploying the network in 2028 and will use Globalstar’s spectrum while collaborating with Apple.
The satellites will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband for voice, messaging, data and emergency services.
Over 375 satellites had launched by July 2, making the nearly double-size network ready to support disaster response, fleet management and IoT connectivity.