Amazon Leo has expanded its satellite internet portfolio with the launch of the Leo Ultra Terminal, a gigabit-speed antenna designed for enterprise and government customers requiring high-performance connectivity in remote or underserved locations. The announcement also includes an enterprise preview program, enabling select organisations to test the system ahead of a full commercial rollout in 2026.
The development marks a significant milestone for Amazon’s satellite internet ambitions. Formerly known as Project Kuiper, Amazon Leo now operates more than 150 low-Earth-orbit satellites, forming the backbone of a network engineered to deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for modern cloud-driven operations.
A Gigabit-Class Antenna Built for Demanding Environments
The new Leo Ultra Terminal—Amazon’s fastest customer-grade phased array antenna to date—offers:
- Up to 1 Gbps download speeds
- Up to 400 Mbps upload speeds
- A rugged, weather-resistant build designed to withstand extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, and high winds
- Rapid installation through a no-moving-parts system powered by an Amazon-designed silicon chip
The antenna incorporates proprietary radio frequency and signal-processing technology to maintain stable throughput and minimise latency, supporting use cases such as real-time monitoring, cloud applications, teleconferencing, and live media transmission.
Direct Integration with AWS for Secure Enterprise Networking
One of Amazon Leo’s strongest differentiators is its deep integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Enterprises can connect remote operations directly to their cloud environments using:
- Direct to AWS (D2A) connections
- Private Network Interconnect (PNI) for secure data centre integration
- End-to-end encryption and advanced network management tools
- 24/7 priority support for mission-critical workloads
These features allow organisations to move data from remote deployments to private or hybrid cloud systems without routing through the public internet, significantly improving security and reliability.
Enterprise Preview Program Targets High-Demand Industries
Amazon’s enterprise preview program grants early access to the Leo Ultra hardware and software stack. Pilot participants include JetBlue, Connected Farms, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Hunt Energy Network, and Vanu Inc., each selected to test the system in unique, high-demand scenarios.
The program is designed to help Amazon refine its offering across industries such as:
- Energy and mining
- Transportation and logistics
- Media and content production
- Agriculture and environmental monitoring
- Manufacturing and industrial automation
Expanding Access to Reliable Connectivity Worldwide
With additional satellite deployments planned, Amazon Leo aims to address global connectivity gaps and support digital transformation initiatives across both emerging and developed markets. The company says the Leo Ultra Terminal will play a key role in enabling next-generation cloud, AI, and edge computing applications in locations where traditional infrastructure is limited or unreliable.
