Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband network, designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity using a constellation of satellites, ground infrastructure, and customer terminals.
Originally developed under the name Project Kuiper, the network is now permanently branded Amazon Leo.
Spacelink is preparing to help customers obtain Amazon Leo service and professional installation as service becomes available in supported locations. We will provide professional installation within our local service area and can help arrange installation in other parts of the United States where Amazon Leo service and qualified installation resources are available.
What Is Amazon Leo?
Amazon Leo is a satellite internet system that uses satellites operating in low Earth orbit to connect customers to broadband service.
Low-Earth-orbit satellites operate much closer to Earth than traditional geostationary communications satellites. A large constellation of satellites can therefore provide another approach to delivering internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and other locations.
Amazon is deploying the network progressively, which means coverage and service availability will expand as additional satellites and network capacity become operational.
Project Kuiper Is Now Amazon Leo
If you have heard of Project Kuiper, you are already familiar with the project behind Amazon Leo.
Project Kuiper was Amazon’s development name for the satellite broadband network. Amazon adopted Amazon Leo as the permanent name as the service moved toward broader commercial availability.
Older articles and references may therefore still use the Project Kuiper name even though Amazon Leo is the current brand.
How Amazon Leo Works
Amazon Leo combines satellites in low Earth orbit with ground infrastructure and customer terminals.
The customer terminal communicates with satellites passing overhead. The broader network then connects that satellite traffic with terrestrial internet infrastructure.
Because the network is still expanding, customer availability depends on Amazon’s current satellite coverage, network capacity, service rollout, equipment, and supported markets.
Amazon Leo Customer Terminals
Amazon has developed multiple customer-terminal designs for different connectivity requirements.
The current terminal family includes Leo Nano, Leo Pro, and Leo Ultra. Different terminals are intended for different applications and performance requirements.
The appropriate terminal and service will depend on the customer’s application and the Amazon Leo offerings available when service is ordered.
Equipment specifications and availability can change as Amazon continues developing the service, so customers should confirm current options rather than relying on older Project Kuiper information.
Amazon Leo for Homes
Amazon Leo has the potential to provide another internet option for residential customers, including households in locations where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited.
Whether Amazon Leo is appropriate for a particular home will depend on availability, current service offerings, equipment, installation requirements, property conditions, and how the household uses the internet.
Spacelink can help customers compare Amazon Leo with other available connectivity options as service expands.
Amazon Leo for Rural Internet
Rural and underserved properties are an important use case for satellite broadband because the connection does not require cable or fiber infrastructure to extend all the way to the customer location.
Amazon Leo could therefore become an important option for rural homes, farms, cabins, vacation properties, and other locations where terrestrial broadband choices are limited.
It will not automatically be the best choice for every rural property. Viasat, Starlink, cellular internet, fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and other technologies may also be available depending on the address.
Explore Rural Internet Options
Amazon Leo for Businesses
Amazon is also developing Leo for business and enterprise connectivity.
Potential applications can extend beyond ordinary residential internet to businesses and organizations that need connectivity at locations where conventional network infrastructure is limited, difficult to deploy, or where another connection path is valuable.
Commercial customers may also need Wi-Fi, wired networking, multiple access points, cameras, connected equipment, or other network infrastructure after the Amazon Leo connection reaches the property.
Explore Business Wi-Fi & Networking
Amazon Leo vs. Other Satellite Internet Services
Amazon Leo enters a satellite internet market that already includes services such as Starlink and Viasat.
These services should not be treated as interchangeable simply because all of them use satellites.
Satellite architecture, customer equipment, service availability, installation requirements, plans, pricing, network capacity, and other characteristics can differ considerably.
The appropriate choice should be based on what is actually available at the customer’s address and the customer’s connectivity requirements.
Amazon Leo and Starlink
Amazon Leo and Starlink both use low-Earth-orbit satellite networks, but they are separate services operated by different companies with different networks, equipment, service offerings, and installation requirements.
As Amazon Leo expands, customers will increasingly be able to compare the services based on current availability, equipment, pricing, performance, installation, and the needs of the property.
Amazon Leo and Viasat
Viasat is an established satellite internet provider with a different satellite-network architecture and service model from Amazon Leo.
For customers in areas without strong wired broadband options, both may be part of the broader satellite internet decision depending on current availability.
Amazon Leo Professional Installation
Professional installation is an important part of the current Amazon Leo service approach for supported sales.
Spacelink will provide professional Amazon Leo installation within our local service area as service becomes available. We can also help arrange professional installation in other U.S. markets where Amazon Leo service and qualified installation resources are available.
Installation requirements depend on the customer terminal, property, mounting location, cable routing, network requirements, and current Amazon specifications.
Learn About Amazon Leo Installation
Amazon Leo and Your Wi-Fi Network
Amazon Leo provides the internet connection to the property. The local network then determines how that connection reaches computers, phones, televisions, cameras, and other devices.
A properly functioning satellite connection does not automatically provide strong Wi-Fi throughout a large home, multi-story building, business, farm, or property with detached structures.
Those situations may require whole-home Wi-Fi, mesh Wi-Fi, access points, wired networking, or another network design.
When Will Amazon Leo Be Available?
Amazon is progressively expanding the Leo network as additional satellites are launched and coverage and capacity increase.
Availability should therefore be checked for the specific location rather than assuming that service is available everywhere in the United States at the same time.
Spacelink will update our Amazon Leo information as the service expands and additional customer offerings become available.
Amazon Leo Pricing and Plans
Amazon Leo pricing, service plans, equipment options, promotions, and commercial terms can change as the service expands.
Rather than publishing permanent pricing that may quickly become outdated, Spacelink recommends confirming current service options for the customer’s location when they are ready to order.
Official Amazon Leo Information
Because Amazon Leo is developing rapidly, Amazon’s current information is the best source for changes to the network, equipment, launches, and service rollout.
Visit Amazon’s Official Amazon Leo Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amazon Leo the same as Project Kuiper?
Yes. Project Kuiper was the development name for Amazon’s satellite broadband network. Amazon Leo is now the permanent name of the service.
Is Amazon Leo satellite internet?
Yes. Amazon Leo uses a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, ground infrastructure, and customer terminals to provide broadband connectivity.
Is Amazon Leo available everywhere?
No. Amazon is expanding the network progressively as additional satellites, coverage, and capacity become available. Service availability should be confirmed for the specific location.
Can Amazon Leo provide rural internet?
Rural and underserved locations are important potential applications for satellite broadband. Whether Amazon Leo is available and appropriate for a particular rural property depends on current coverage, service offerings, equipment, installation conditions, and the customer’s needs.
Is Amazon Leo the same as Starlink?
No. Amazon Leo and Starlink are separate low-Earth-orbit satellite internet systems operated by different companies. Their networks, equipment, service availability, pricing, and installation requirements can differ.
Does Amazon Leo require professional installation?
Professional installation is part of the current Amazon Leo service approach for supported sales. Installation requirements and options should be confirmed for the specific service, terminal, and location.
Can Spacelink install Amazon Leo?
Yes. Spacelink will provide professional Amazon Leo installation within its local service area as supported service becomes available and can help arrange installation in other U.S. markets where service and qualified installation resources are available.
Can Spacelink help me buy Amazon Leo?
Spacelink is preparing to help customers obtain Amazon Leo service as supported sales become available. Service, equipment, and sales availability should be confirmed for the customer’s location.
Interested in Amazon Leo?
Tell us where you need service and what you need the internet connection to support.
Spacelink can help you determine the appropriate next step as Amazon Leo sales, service, and professional installation become available for your location.