Amazon Leo says its latest launch gives it enough satellites to start broadband internet service

Amazon says its latest launch of 29 satellites brings its Amazon Leo constellation to 396 operational satellites, enough to support initial commercial high-speed internet service in targeted mid-latitude regions later this year. The launch marks the end of Amazon’s reserved Atlas 5 missions, with future deployments shifting to ULA’s Vulcan rocket and additional launch partners. The article highlights Amazon’s growing challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink, which remains far larger with more than 10,000 satellites and 12 million subscribers. Market-wise, the update reinforces Amazon’s push into satellite broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, including a future role in Apple iPhone satellite services starting in 2028, but it does not disclose pricing or near-term revenue impact.