The Lab · 2026-04-09 22:39:44 · The Verge
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has set a new target for the commercial launch of its Leo satellite internet service, pushing it to mid-2026. This announcement comes after the company had previously signaled a start with an "enterprise preview" by the end of 2025. The delay highlights the complex logistics of entering the space-...
The Network · 2026-04-10 18:52:34 · ZeroHedge
The Federal Communications Commission is poised to unleash a massive surge in satellite internet capacity, with a vote scheduled for April 30 that could grant SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's LEO constellation up to seven times more bandwidth. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the move, framing it as a move to "superch...
The Network · 2026-04-14 02:52:35 · Bloomberg Markets
Amazon is moving aggressively to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink, entering advanced negotiations to acquire satellite operator Globalstar. This potential acquisition represents a direct and significant escalation in the battle for low-Earth orbit dominance, aiming to accelerate Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite internet...
The Network · 2026-04-14 04:22:22 · Seeking Alpha
Amazon is reportedly in advanced negotiations to secure a major satellite capacity deal with Globalstar, a move that would directly challenge SpaceX's dominant Starlink constellation. This potential partnership signals a significant escalation in the satellite broadband wars, positioning Amazon's Project Kuiper to rapi...
The Network · 2026-04-14 22:22:25 · Ars Technica
Apple has chosen Amazon's satellite network to power connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches, a strategic partnership that directly pits Amazon against SpaceX's Starlink. The deal, announced alongside Amazon's $11.6 billion acquisition of satellite operator Globalstar, marks a significant escalation in the satellite...
The Network · 2026-04-14 23:52:31 · The Verge
Amazon has launched a direct assault on the satellite connectivity market, acquiring Globalstar's low-Earth orbit network for $11.57 billion. This move strategically positions Amazon's Project Kuiper constellation against SpaceX's Starlink, while locking in a critical partnership with Apple, a major Globalstar sharehol...
The Lab · 2026-04-17 12:22:25 · The Verge
This weekend, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set to launch its massive New Glenn rocket in a critical test that could shatter SpaceX's monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles. The mission will reuse the first-stage booster from the program's second flight last November, directly challenging the cost-effective booster ...