Amazon Leo Launches Enterprise Beta Program

Amazon's satellite internet service, rebranded as Amazon Leo, launched its enterprise beta program on April 8, 2026, with full commercial availability planned for mid-2026, according to a shareholder letter from CEO Andy Jassy released the following day.

The service, originally known as Project Kuiper, received Federal Communications Commission approval in 2020 for a low-Earth orbit constellation of 3,236 satellites. Amazon began launching production satellites in April 2025 aboard an Atlas V rocket operated by United Launch Alliance. By November 2025, with sufficient hardware in orbit, the company rebranded the initiative to Amazon Leo, signaling a transition from development to a commercial offering. A business preview program followed shortly after, leading to the broader enterprise beta.

Amazon Leo targets businesses and governments with three terminal models tailored to different needs. The compact Leo Nano, measuring seven inches square and weighing 2.2 pounds, supports up to 100 Mbps downloads for portable use. The Leo Pro, at 11 inches square and 5.3 pounds, delivers up to 400 Mbps and suits small businesses or mobile applications. The flagship Leo Ultra, a 20-by-30-inch...