FCC Reviewing Amazon's Request for More Time on Satellite Deployment
Carr stressed the importance of competition in the LEO market.
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing Amazon’s request for more time to deploy half of its planned satellite network, the agency’s chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday.
Carr did not indicate when a decision might come, but said FCC officials were “reviewing the paperwork” tied to Amazon Leo’s request for a 24-month extension. He emphasized the importance of competition in the satellite internet market, where SpaceX's Starlink has taken an early lead.
Carr made the comments during an interview following a conversation hosted by the Bull Moose Project, during which he highlighted a broader push to boost domestic industry.
