Amazon's Starlink Alternative Is Coming to Australia Next Summer
The announcement comes five years after the Federal Communications Commission first gave Amazon permission to deploy a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites similar to SpaceX's Starlink service. Since then, Amazon has launched just 78 Project Kuiper satellites -- far below the 8,073 active Starlink satellites in orbit.
'Australia's vast geography presents unique connectivity challenges that traditional infrastructure often can't overcome,' Joe Lathan, Project Kuiper's manager for Australia and New Zealand, said in the press release. 'This partnership with NBN Co represents our commitment to solving these challenges through innovation and collaboration.'
This is the first time Amazon has put a firm launch date on its Project Kuiper internet service. In a page updated on June 5, Amazon said it plans to start delivering service to customers 'in late 2025.' The company hasn't said where Project Kuiper will be available or how much service will cost.
Amazon did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment.
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