- Amazon Leo Ultra targets remote operations that require consistent links over large distances
- Amazon claims high download capacity that supports constant data transfer demands
- Phased array design aims for durable connectivity in harsh weather conditions
Amazon has unveiled the next stage of Leo Ultra (formerly Project Kuiper), a satellite Internet terminal designed for organizations that can operate in locations where existing networks are insufficient.
The device offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, which Amazon says is the highest available for a commercial phased array antenna.
Leo Ultra supports more than eighty planned launch missions that will build the network of low Earth orbit satellites needed to operate the service.
Hardware design and operational guidance
This device is designed to be deployed in conditions involving heat, cold, rain and strong winds, and comes with a sealed structure that eliminates the need for moving parts while allowing rapid installation at different sites.
The antenna uses a custom silicon chip and radio frequency systems built by Amazon that aim to increase throughput while maintaining low latency, which is important for video calls, real-time control systems and cloud computing tasks that require uninterrupted transmission.
The unit supports concurrent downloads and connects to existing enterprise setups without additional steps.
“Amazon Leo represents a huge opportunity for businesses operating in challenging environments,” said Chris Weber, vice president of Consumer and Enterprise Business at Amazon Leo.
“From our satellite and network design to our portfolio of high-performance phased array antennas, we designed Amazon Leo to meet the needs of some of the most complex commercial and government customers.
Amazon wants Leo Ultra to carry secure links for data transfer, remote monitoring and other field operations.
The platform includes management tools, 24-hour support, and encrypted network communication.
It also connects directly to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud or on-premises systems without exposing traffic to the public Internet.
The company will offer two primary private network routes for enterprise broadband needs.
Direct to AWS allows customers to link workloads to an AWS Transit Gateway or Direct Connect Gateway through the web console.
Private Network Interconnect allows organizations to create direct links within major colocation sites to connect remote sites to their primary infrastructure.
It has shorter setup periods than traditional circuits and also supports cloud backup processes across dispersed assets.
Amazon Leo has begun an enterprise preview with companies in the aviation, logistics, agriculture and energy sectors, with selected partners receiving Leo Pro and Leo Ultra units to test the service with production hardware and software.
Amazon plans to expand the preview group as more satellites come into service and network capacity increases.
The service is designed to work in areas where stable internet is limited, and Amazon has over one hundred and fifty satellites in orbit as testing continues.
The full results will become clearer when a broader set of users evaluate the service outside of controlled conditions.
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