Briefs
Amazon Leo Launches 36 More Satellites
Launch successful after half hour delay.
BEAD
Arkansas First State to Execute BEAD Agreement with Amazon Leo
Arkansas also signed a grant agreement with SpaceX.
Satellite
FCC Grants Amazon Leo Deadline Waiver
The company’s final deployment deadline in July 2029 is still in place.
BEAD
Winning Bidders Back Out of 31,000 BEAD Locations in Texas
The state was optimistic it would finalize a still-pending contract with Amazon, which refused its Nebraska award.
Amazon Leo
Latest Amazon Leo Launch a Success
Future launch schedule uncertain after Blue Origin explosion
Briefs
Next Amazon Leo Launch Set for Friday
Launch will bring Amazon's total deployed satellites to 331, weather permitting.
Satellite
Amazon to FCC: Globalstar Spectrum Necessary to Compete in D2D Market
The company is planning to take over Apple’s 20 percent stake in Globalstar as part of its acquisition.
Satellite
American Airlines Going With Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi
United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines also have deals with Starlink. Delta opted for Amazon Leo.
BEAD
Amazon, Two Local ISPs Back Out of BEAD in Nebraska
The state is opening a new round of bidding for 12 percent of its BEAD locations. SpaceX did sign a contract with the state.
Amazon Leo
Amazon LEO Fuels Huge Investment in Florida's Space Coast
The company has invested millions to manufacture low-Earth orbit satellites.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
Satellite
New Study Funded by Amazon Sees Big Payoff from Satellite Internet
The satellites have the potential for a big payoff and quality internet for users.
Satellite
Starlink Speeds Improved in Second Half of 2025: Ookla
Ookla found 45 percent of Starlink customers saw median speeds of at least 100* 20 Mbps, up from just 17 percent from early 2025.
Satellite
Amazon Leo’s Satellite Total Surpasses 300
The company's latest launch deployed 32 satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Satellite
Amazon to Launch Leo 6 Satellites
Mission advances buildout of low-earth orbit satellite network
Cybersecurity
Amazon Leo Routers Exempt from FCC Ban
Router manufacturer TP-Link met with the agency about its own exemption Wednesday.
