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- PCWorld reports that Amazon’s Leo satellite internet service targets a mid-2026 launch with promised download speeds up to 1 Gbps, potentially surpassing Starlink’s typical performance.
- The project appears significantly behind schedule, having launched only 241 satellites against a target of 1,600 by July 2026, raising concerns about meeting deployment goals.
- Amazon expects to compete through lower pricing and integration with Amazon Web Services, while currently conducting testing with business customers.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s satellite internet service Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper) is expected to launch sometime in mid-2026, reports Engadget.
The service is set to deliver download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, which is significantly faster than competitor Starlink, which typically ranges between 45 and 280 Mbps. Amazon also promises lower prices and integration with Amazon Web Services for data and AI.
Leo is currently being tested by certain business customers. It remains unclear when Leo will become available to consumers.
Even so, Amazon is currently behind schedule with Leo consisting of 241 satellites. The plan was to have 1,600 in orbit by July 2026, but at this rate the figure is likely to hit around 700.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
