Amazon Launches Leo Ultra Antenna, Ready To Compete With Starlink At Speeds Up To 1 Gbps

Amazon introduces Leo Ultra (photo: Doc. Amazon)

JAKARTA Amazon introduced its first satellite internet service on Monday, November 24. The first antenna, which was launched in this closed preview, was named Leo Ultra.

In its release, Amazon stated that its services will be commercially launched next year. Leo Ultra is designed for business and government customers, in contrast to the other two smaller Leo antennas.

The new antenna, which measures 20x30 inches, is claimed to be an advanced terminal for the enterprise class. Although the details of the price and availability areas have not been disclosed, a number of specifications have been revealed.

Leo Ultra offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, much larger than Kt Starlink Performance. The satellite service from SpaceX only supports download speeds of up to 400Mbps. This antenna is also said to be capable of reaching upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps.

The antenna is powered by a dedicated silicon processor designed by Amazon Leo. For the design, the service uses radio frequency (RF) and Amazon signal processing algorithms. Both technologies can maximize throughput while minimizing latency.

Leo Ultra will offer a lean, integrated, and long-lasting design. The antenna of this service is capable of dealing with various types of weather, including extreme temperatures, rainfall, and strong winds.

This antenna will also feature advanced network capabilities, including direct connections to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud networks. This announcement shows that competition in the satellite internet market is getting tighter.