Amazon’s Satellite Ambition | Oakland News

Amazon’s bold new satellite plan aims to blanket the globe with over 5,000 low Earth orbit satellites, delivering direct-to-device internet and communication to the world’s most disconnected regions — from remote villages to disaster zones. Backed by their $11.6 billion Globalstar acquisition and partnerships with Vodafone and DirecTV, Amazon’s Leo subsidiary has officially filed with the FCC, targeting full rollout by 2028. This isn’t just about connecting phones — it’s about powering global business, IoT, and emergency response with ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity, potentially reshaping how the world stays online — and whether regulators will let it soar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e3d13abd6060d9e