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Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper delayed again

Ryan Daws — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Amazon has once again delayed the launch of its first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious rival to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation. In a blog post, Amazon revealed that it is preparing to ship the first completed production satellites to launch sites “this summer.” However, the actual launch is not expected to... Read more »

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NTT taps Amazon’s Project Kuiper for satellite connectivity in Japan

Ryan Daws — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:07:39 +0000

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper to improve satellite connectivity options in Japan. NTT plans to distribute Project Kuiper connectivity services to enterprises and government organisations across the country. NTT Group companies will also become customers of Project Kuiper, facilitating a seamless integration of innovative LEO satellite connectivity into their... Read more »

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Vodafone to use Amazon’s LEO satellite network to extend 4G/5G

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:33:06 +0000

Vodafone and Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper have unveiled a strategic partnership to expand the accessibility of 4G and 5G services. The venture will leverage Project Kuiper’s cutting-edge low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and promises to deliver connectivity in regions that have long been deemed logistically challenging and economically prohibitive for traditional communication infrastructure. Dave... Read more »

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Amazon could bundle wireless plans with Prime

Ryan Daws — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:20:32 +0000

Amazon is reportedly gearing up to offer wireless plans alongside its Prime subscriptions in the United States. According to a Bloomberg report, the e-commerce giant has engaged in negotiations with major US operators including Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish, and AT&T to explore the possibility of leveraging their networks to provide wireless services. The report further stated... Read more »

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Amazon unveils terminals for its Starlink rival

Ryan Daws — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:50:13 +0000

Amazon has unveiled its first Project Kuiper terminals as it prepares to go head-to-head with SpaceX’s Starlink. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s plan to build a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit to provide high-speed internet anywhere in the world. “Our goal with Project Kuiper is not just to connect unserved and underserved communities,... Read more »

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FCC greenlights Amazon’s Kuiper 3,236 satellite broadband constellation

Ryan Daws — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:34:29 +0000

The FCC has greenlit Amazon’s plans to deploy a constellation of 3,236 broadband satellites into the night sky. Amazon is calling its project Kuiper (named after the belt in the outer solar system which extends from the orbit of Neptune at 30 AU, to approximately 50 AU from the Sun.) “We have heard so many... Read more »

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