Amazon says it has reached the satellite capacity needed to begin deploying its low-Earth-orbit broadband service, called Amazon Leo. In reporting tied to the most recent launch, Amazon says that with “last night’s” launch it now has 396 Leo satellites operating in low-Earth orbit. Company leadership, including Chris Weber, a vice president heading Amazon Leo’s business and product, says this number is “enough to support continuous service across initial latitudes,” indicating the company is moving from testing toward broader operational coverage.
Both outlets note that Amazon’s constellation is still much smaller than Starlink’s. While Amazon is positioning the milestone as readiness to deploy its service, the comparison underscores that Amazon Leo’s network coverage and scale remain limited relative to the established competitor. The reports collectively describe the milestone as a key step toward launching service, but they also highlight that the overall satellite fleet is not yet at Starlink’s scale.
