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中文(ZH) 亚马逊Leo拟部署5105颗卫星，加入手机直连卫星竞争

Amazon Leo seeks FCC approval for 5,105 satellites for direct-to-mobile service

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Amazon's Leo subsidiary has applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy up to 5,105 satellites for a direct-to-mobile service. This initiative aims to provide voice, messaging, data, and emergency communications to smartphones and other mobile devices, with deployment potentially starting in 2028. The service will partner with global mobile network operators and utilize spectrum resources acquired through the acquisition of Globalstar. This move places Amazon Leo in direct competition with companies like SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Lynk Global, all of whom are developing similar direct-to-mobile satellite technologies. AI

IMPACT This move intensifies competition in the direct-to-mobile satellite market, potentially accelerating innovation and service availability for remote connectivity.

RANK_REASON Amazon's application to the FCC for a large satellite constellation for direct-to-mobile service represents a significant move in the competitive satellite communications landscape.

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Amazon Leo seeks FCC approval for 5,105 satellites for direct-to-mobile service

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Amazon Leo plans to deploy 5105 satellites, joining the direct-to-cell satellite competition

    当地时间7月27日消息，亚马逊卫星互联网业务Amazon Leo向美国联邦通信委员会（FCC）提交申请，计划部署最多5105颗卫星，提供手机直连卫星服务，为偏远地区用户提供语音、短信、数据传输和紧急通信服务，预计最早于2028年开始部署。Amazon Leo表示，该服务将与全球移动网络运营商合作，并利用其今年早些时候同意收购的Globalstar移动卫星频谱资源。该计划将使亚马逊的卫星业务从宽带互联网进一步拓展至卫星手机连接领域。目前，SpaceX、AST SpaceMobile和Lynk Global等企业也在推进手机直连卫星服务。Amazon Leo…

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service

    Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched more than 390 satellites so far and plans to launch thousands more.

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