Amazon has shared new hardware and service details for its Leo satellite network (formerly Project Kuiper) as it gets closer to commercial launch. With more than 150 satellites now in orbit, Amazon is launching an enterprise preview program for select customers ahead of a broader rollout in 2026. The highlight is Leo Ultra, Amazon's new enterprise-grade user terminal. The flat-panel phased-array antenna delivers up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload, making it the fastest production terminal Amazon has announced. The unit uses custom Amazon silicon and RF processing to reduce latency and support full-duplex operation. The design has no moving parts and is built to handle extreme weather.

Besides Leo Ultra, Amazon will offer two lower service tiers: Leo Nano uses a compact 7-inch antenna delivering download speeds up to 100 Mbps, while Leo Pro uses a standard 11-inch antenna supporting speeds up to 400 Mbps. Amazon is positioning Leo for organizations that operate beyond the reach of terrestrial connectivity, including industrial, government, and remote operations environments. The service supports network management tools, end-to-end encryption and priority support. It also integrates directly with AWS and other private networks bypassing traffic over the public internet.
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