Amazon Leo satellite internet is set to enter beta testing in late 2026 — starting with the U.S., UK, Canada, Germany, and France, after the company confirmed it has already launched 396 satellites and built over 1,000 more. The service, formerly Project Kuiper, will not launch as a standalone broadband product.
Instead, Amazon plans to bundle it with Prime subscriptions and hardware like Ring doorbells, Fire TV devices, and eero Wi-Fi gear. No pricing has been announced. But Starlink. Its benchmark and target, currently charges $120/month in the U.S. And £109/month in the UK for residential service, with over 4 million subscribers across 100+ countries.
Amazon’s constellation remains far smaller: its first-gen network aims for 3,200 satellites, versus Starlink’s more than 10,000 already in orbit. Leo satellites will orbit higher. Between 590 km and 630 km, than Starlink’s 340–550 km range, a difference that affects latency and coverage geometry but not consumer-facing speed claims. Amazon told Ars Technica the service is designed to support 4K streaming and “clean” video calls, even in remote areas where cable or fiber is unavailable.
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