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Amazon seeks FCC nod for 5,105-satellite direct-to-device internet

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Amazon seeks FCC nod for 5,105-satellite direct-to-device internet
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Amazon has asked the FCC to approve a plan to launch up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device internet by combining its own assets with Globalstar’s spectrum, aiming to serve unserved/underserved users and support emergency response and remote operations; deployment is expected to begin in 2028 after the roughly $11.6 billion Globalstar acquisition closes, positioning Amazon to compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

Topics:business#amazon#direct-to-device#fcc#globalstar#project-kuiper#technology
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  2. Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service  Reuters
  3. Amazon targets Musk’s Starlink with satellite constellation for mobile services  Financial Times
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