Amazon Leo Expands Satellite Internet with Enterprise-Grade Ultra Terminal

Amazon Leo  has unveiled its new gigabit-speed “Ultra” antenna and launched an enterprise preview program, giving select businesses the opportunity to test its advanced satellite internet services ahead of a wider rollout next year. Formerly known as Project Kuiper, Amazon Leo now operates with over 150 satellites in low Earth orbit, delivering enterprise-grade performance for private and public sector customers.

The Leo Ultra terminal, Amazon’s fastest customer-grade phased array antenna in production, offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps. Built for demanding environments, the durable, weather-resistant design can withstand extreme temperatures, precipitation, and high winds while enabling rapid installation without moving parts. Powered by a custom Amazon-designed silicon chip, the antenna integrates proprietary radio frequency and signal processing technology to maximize throughput and minimize latency—key for applications such as video conferencing, real-time monitoring, and cloud computing.

Amazon Leo provides enterprise-grade networking features, including direct integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) via Direct to AWS (D2A) connections and Private Network Interconnect (PNI) solutions for secure connectivity to data centers. These features allow enterprises to move data securely from remote locations to private networks without relying on the public internet. The service also includes advanced encryption, network management tools, and 24/7 priority support for mission-critical operations.

The enterprise preview program allows early access to Leo Ultra hardware and software for select customers, including JetBlue, Vanu Inc., Hunt Energy Network, Connected Farms, and Crane Worldwide Logistics. This initiative enables Amazon to gather feedback, optimize solutions for different industries, and demonstrate the antenna’s capability to support high-bandwidth, low-latency operations in challenging environments.

Amazon Leo is positioning itself as a solution for businesses operating in areas without reliable connectivity, helping close critical gaps across industries such as energy, transportation, media, and manufacturing. As the program moves toward full commercial operations, additional satellite deployments and broader customer access are expected to expand its reach and impact globally.