Amazon’s Starlink competitor Leo gets a new date
By Thomas Ricker
Published on April 9, 2026.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced that the company's space-internet service, Leo, will launch in mid-2026, replacing Starlink with its predecessor. Unlike SpaceX's Starlink service, Amazon lacks a fleet of rockets to send Leo satellites into low-Earth orbit. The company has received FCC approval for 3,236 Leo Satellites but has only launched 241 so far, falling short of its goal of having half of its constellation deployed by July 2026. Jassy expects the service to be faster than existing services and cost less, and integrate seamlessly with AWS.
Related Articles
North Korean Cyber Spies Are No Longer Just Remote Threats
North Korean cyber spies are increasingly targeting crypto firms for revenue, using sophisticated, in-person tactics like that used in the Bybit and Drift hacks.
The AI industry’s make-or-break moment is here
The AI industry faces a make-or-break moment as major companies seek profitability through aggressive monetization practices, driven by AI agents and increased investment in infrastructure.
India's central bank mulls delay for some digital payments to curb fraud
The article article reveals that India's economy is undergoing significant decline due to economic downturns, with unemployment rising to nearly 20% in January, prompting calls for a delay in implementing measures.