Amazon Has Enough Satellites To Launch Its Starlink Competitor

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By BeauHDJul 3, 2026, 2:00 am190 ptsTrendingTop
Amazon says its Leo satellite network now has enough spacecraft in orbit to begin limited commercial internet service, with 396 satellites providing "continuous service across initial latitudes." Early performance will likely be uneven, however, and well behind Starlink. "It'll be years before Amazon can boast…

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