Amazon has launched Leo Ultra – its latest, most powerful satellite internet antenna, touted as "the fastest customer antenna in production".
Currently in private testing, this antenna is primarily aimed at businesses and government institutions. Measuring 20×30 inches, it can deliver up to 1 Gbps for downloads and 400 Mbps for uploads, providing private networking services and direct connections to AWS and cloud platforms.
Additionally, Amazon showcased two smaller models: Pro with speeds of up to 400 Mbps and the compact Nano reaching up to 100 Mbps.
Compared to Starlink, which currently offers speeds of up to 400 Mbps, Leo Ultra appears significantly faster, although SpaceX promises to boost its speeds to gigabit levels next year with new satellites.
Amazon emphasizes security as well: the private networking capabilities of Leo Ultra could be a major advantage, especially in light of recent studies from the University of California, San Diego, and Maryland that revealed serious vulnerabilities in older, unencrypted satellite networks, which could allow for the interception of calls, logins, SMS, and corporate communications. This highlights the need for modern, secure satellite solutions that Amazon provides.
It’s worth noting that just last week, Amazon officially rebranded its satellite internet project from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, hinting at its focus on low Earth orbit (LEO).