Amazon filed an FCC application for a 5,105-satellite network to provide mobile phone connectivity, leveraging its acquisition of Globalstar and aiming to integrate with its Leo broadband system. This move intensifies competition with SpaceX, which is also expanding its satellite-to-mobile services despite limited current customer adoption.
Background
Satellite-to-mobile services remain niche due to limited bandwidth and low user adoption, as evidenced by T-Mobile's minimal usage data. Amazon's entry into this space follows SpaceX's aggressive expansion plans, including a $20 billion spectrum purchase.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Jul 28, 2026 at 02:08 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10