Amazon Files FCC Application to Launch 5,105 Satellites for Mobile Services
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Amazon.com Inc. has requested permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch a direct-to-device network of 5,000 satellites to provide mobile services to cell phones from space, furthering the company’s competition with SpaceX.
The proposed network will partly rely on assets from Globalstar, which Amazon announced plans to acquire in April for roughly $11.6 billion. If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028, aiming to provide direct-to-device satellite service for voice, messaging, data, and emergency services.
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“Tech giant files to launch more than 5,000 satellites to provide global consumer service”
FT — Amazon targets Musk’s Starlink with satellite constellation for mobile services“Amazon.com Inc. has requested permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch a direct-to-device network of 5,000 satellites to provide mobile services to cell phones from space, furthering the company’s competition with SpaceX.”
Bloomberg — Amazon Seeks FCC Nod to Beam Satellite Coverage to Mobile Phones“The proposed network will partly rely on assets from Globalstar, which Amazon announced plans to acquire in April for roughly $11.6 billion.”
CNBC — Amazon seeks federal approval to launch 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device network“Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services."”
The Verge — Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
“The tech giant has filed to launch more satellites with a focus on mobile connectivity.”
IBD — Amazon's Leo Starlink Challenger Plans For More Satellites, Mobile Connectivity“Akash Sriram / Reuters: Amazon files an FCC application to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites starting in 2028 to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity — Amazon's”
techmeme — Amazon files an FCC application to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites starting in 2028 to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity (Akash Sriram/Reuters)
Earlier versions
- Jul 27, 2:24 PM — Amazon Targets Musk’s Starlink With 5,000 Satellite Constellation For Mobile Services (1/1)
- Jul 27, 3:40 PM — Amazon Files FCC Application to Launch 5,105 Satellites for Mobile Services (4/4)