Amazon unveils world's fastest satellite internet antenna with 1Gbps download
What's the story
Amazon has unveiled Leo Ultra as its first antenna for the satellite internet service known as Leo (earlier called Project Kuiper). The device is aimed at "business and government customers" and is being launched in a private preview ahead of a commercial rollout planned for next year. The company claims that Leo Ultra is "the fastest customer terminal in production," promising download speeds of up to 1Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400Mbps simultaneously.
Specifications
Leo Ultra: A high-performance satellite internet antenna
The Leo Ultra antenna has a 20-by-30-inch design and offers private networking services, direct connections to Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other cloud networks. Amazon also plans to launch two smaller versions of the antenna: an 11-inch Pro model with support for downloads of up to 400Mbps and a 7-inch-square Nano version that can handle speeds of up to 100Mbps.
Comparison
Amazon's Leo Ultra vs Starlink's business plans
Amazon's Leo Ultra offers more bandwidth than Starlink's business plans, which support downloads of up to 400Mbps. However, SpaceX's upcoming V3 Starlink satellite is expected to support speeds of up to 1Tbps. The added bandwidth and private networking services on Amazon Leo could be major advantages over older pre-Starlink satellite internet networks in use today.