Amazon has introduced its latest antenna, the Leo Ultra, which is touted as the company's most powerful satellite internet antenna, described as the "fastest customer antenna in production".
Currently undergoing private testing, this 20×30 inch antenna is primarily aimed at businesses and governmental organizations. It offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, with private networking services and direct connections to AWS and cloud platforms.
Additionally, Amazon showcased two smaller models: the Pro, which supports speeds up to 400 Mbps, and the compact Nano, with speeds reaching up to 100 Mbps.
When compared to Starlink, which currently offers speeds of up to 400 Mbps, the Leo Ultra appears significantly faster, although SpaceX has promised to reach gigabit speeds next year through new satellites.
Amazon also emphasizes security: the private networking capabilities of the Leo Ultra could provide a substantial advantage, as recent studies from the University of California, San Diego, and Maryland have revealed serious vulnerabilities in older unencrypted satellite networks that could lead to intercepted calls, logins, SMS, and corporate communications. This highlights the need for modern, secure satellite solutions that Amazon is offering.
It's worth noting that Amazon only last week officially rebranded its satellite internet project from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, a nod to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
