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Amazon’s Satellite Ambition | Oakland News

Amazon’s bold new satellite plan aims to blanket the globe with over 5,000 low Earth orbit satellites, delivering direct-to-device internet and communication to the world’s most disconnected regions — from remote villages to disaster zones. Backed by their $11.6 billion Globalstar acquisition and partnerships with Vodafone and DirecTV, Amazon’s Leo subsidiary has officially filed with the FCC, targeting full rollout by 2028. This isn’t just about connecting phones — it’s about powering global business, IoT, and emergency response with ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity, potentially…

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