Amazon Leo Satellite Broadband Begins Consumer Rollout Across Five Countries

Amazon Leo, the company's satellite broadband service, has begun rolling out to consumers in mid-2026, starting with five countries: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada.

The constellation has deployed more than 396 production-grade satellites as of July 2026. Amazon operates the satellites in low-Earth orbit at altitudes between 370 and 390 miles, using optical inter-satellite links to maintain high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

Three user terminals are available. The Amazon Leo Nano is a 7-inch portable antenna capable of speeds up to 100 Mbps. The Amazon Leo Pro is an 11-inch residential terminal designed for 400 Mbps. The Amazon Leo Ultra is a 20-by-30-inch enterprise terminal supporting speeds up to 1 Gbps.

The project has faced delays due to launch vehicle shortages and manufacturing disruptions. Amazon requested an extension from the Federal Communications Commission on its mandate to deploy half of its planned 3,236-satellite constellation by July 2026. The FCC waived that specific deadline in June 2026 but imposed conditions requiring Amazon to accelerate its deployment pace to maintain its spectral priority.

Amazon has secured more than 100 rocket launches from providers including United Launch Alliance, Arianespace, Blue Origin, and SpaceX.

The service integrates with Amazon Web Services, allowing enterprise and government clients to route data directly into cloud computing environments. Amazon has connectivity agreements with Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, AT&T, Vodafone, and NASA.

Amazon Leo is competing directly with SpaceX's Starlink, which has a larger satellite count and subscriber base. Amazon is aiming to compete through competitive equipment pricing and integration with the broader Amazon ecosystem.