SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Leo Ultra enters the satellite race with 1Gbps speeds, targeting Starlink’s dominance

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Amazon unveiled Leo Ultra, its most advanced satellite internet antenna delivering 1Gbps download speeds, as it prepares to challenge Starlink with a commercial launch next year. The 20-by-30-inch terminal targets businesses and government users in remote areas, offering secure private networking that connects directly to AWS without routing through public internet. Amazon has shipped early units to partners in aviation, logistics, and energy sectors, positioning the service as a faster, more secure alternative to existing satellite internet options.

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