Amazon has unveiled its latest antenna, the Leo Ultra, touted as the company’s most powerful satellite internet solution, described as "the fastest customer antenna in production".
Currently in private testing, this antenna is primarily targeted at businesses and government agencies. Measuring 20×30 inches, it provides download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, along with private networking services and direct connections to AWS and cloud platforms.
Additionally, Amazon introduced two smaller models: the Pro, capable of 400 Mbps, and the compact Nano, which offers speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Compared to Starlink, which currently delivers speeds of up to 400 Mbps, the 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 offer a major advantage, as recent studies have identified substantial vulnerabilities in older unencrypted satellite networks that allowed for the interception of calls, logins, SMS, and corporate communications. This highlights the urgent 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 the low Earth orbit (LEO) functionality.