Amazon Leo Ultra challenges Starlink with 1Gbps enterprise speeds

Amazon has introduced Leo Ultra, its most advanced satellite internet antenna, aiming to challenge Starlink’s dominance by delivering enterprise-grade speeds of up to 1Gbps download and 400Mbps upload. The 20-by-30-inch phased-array terminal features no moving parts, rapid installation, and resilience to extreme weather, targeting industries such as aviation, logistics, energy, and agriculture that require reliable connectivity in remote or challenging environments. Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, has already deployed over 150 satellites and is moving from deployment toward commercial readiness with an enterprise preview program shipping early units to select partners. The Leo Ultra antenna incorporates custom silicon, proprietary RF engineering, and advanced signal-processing algorithms to reduce latency and enhance throughput, supporting cloud tasks, video conferencing, and real-time monitoring. Amazon emphasizes private networking capabilities with network-wide encryption, management tools, and 24/7 priority support. The service connects directly to AWS and other cloud or on-premise systems without routing through the public internet, offering options