Amazon has begun a beta program for its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by offering gigabit speeds. The initial rollout targets select enterprise customers who will test Amazon's powerful satellite dishes, while the company plans to expand access next year. Currently, Amazon's satellite constellation is limited compared to Starlink's extensive network.

Amazon has partnered with SpaceX to launch its Kuiper satellites, with a recent Falcon 9 rocket successfully deploying 24 satellites into orbit. This collaboration is part of Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper, which aims to establish a broadband internet service from a constellation of over 3,000 satellites, competing directly with SpaceX's Starlink. To meet regulatory deadlines, Amazon is rapidly increasing its satellite launches, with significant investments expected in the coming years.

Amazon successfully launched its first batch of 27 Kuiper internet satellites, marking the beginning of its Project Kuiper aimed at competing with Starlink. The company plans to deploy a total of 1,618 satellites by mid-2026 and has committed up to $10 billion to develop the network, with commercial services expected to begin later this year.