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ULA launch delayed for Amazon's 2nd batch of 27 'Project Kuiper' satellites
June 16 (UPI) -- The United Launch Alliance liftoff planned for Monday with dozens of new satellites to join Amazon's "Project Kuiper" mission was delayed due to engineering issues. The project is part of Amazon's effort to expand global Internet access. Amazon's second attempted Kuiper 2 launch of 27 additional satellites into low-Earth orbit on top ULA's 205-foot tall Atlas V rocket was delayed shortly before 1 p.m. EDT due to an "engineering observation of an elevated purge temperature within the booster engine," according to ULA officials. It originally was scheduled to launch during a 30-minute time window starting at 1:25 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Space Launch Complex 41. The mission is an effort to boost Amazon's growing satellite constellation to a total of 54 launched out of the mandated 1,600 in about a year's time as part of a federal agreement. "The team will evaluate the hardware, and we will release a new launch date when available," the Colorado-headquartered ULA added. A live-stream broadcast started roughly 20 minutes or so on multiple online platforms prior to the temporarily delayed liftoff with initial weather forecasts predicting a 75% chance for favorable conditions. The ULA rocket designated AV-105 would have been the 103rd launch of its Atlas 5 rocket. ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno wrote during Monday's countdown in a Bluesky post that United Launch Alliance team members at the the time were "working a temperature measurement (that was) warmer than previous" Atlas 5 rocket launches. It was set to be ULA's second sendoff on Atlas 5 for Amazon's Project Kuiper after ULA successfully sent a first batch of 27 satellites in early April. That first mission's own initial liftoff was likewise scrubbed, but due to weather. Amazon officials say it Projectt Kuiper will aim to deliver "fast, reliable Internet to customers and communities around the world" with a goal to launch and install more than 3,200 satellites in space by the end of next year, which was a required timeframe part of its agreement with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, or FCC. Meanwhile, a new launch date has yet to be announced.
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09-06-2025
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ATLANTIC-ACM Announces 2025 U.S. Business Connectivity Service Provider Excellence Awards
BOSTON, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading research consultancy and market diligence firm ATLANTIC-ACM announced its 2025 U.S. Business Connectivity Service Provider Excellence Awards. The awards are based on survey feedback from 1,178 business services buyers who provided over 3,400 carrier specific evaluations of service level and product quality for their current providers. ATLANTIC-ACM introduced the Business Connectivity Report Card survey in 2006 to give service providers a truly impartial customer experience benchmarking data along with insights on shifting purchase dynamics and customer buying priorities. The wireline business services landscape continues to transform in response to evolving customer expectations and rapid technological progress. For both enterprise and SMB customers, the top purchasing priorities remain consistent: Network Performance, Network Security, Price, and Customer Service. Interest in security offerings continues to accelerate, with widespread adoption of both on-premises security hardware and cloud-based protection platforms. There is a noticeable migration of spending away from traditional services such as Legacy Voice and MPLS, with customers favoring more scalable, cost-efficient options like Wavelength services, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Broadband, Ethernet, VoIP, and a growing range of Managed Services ATLANTIC-ACM gives awards across two carrier groups, Large Service Providers and Midsized Service Providers, which are segmented based on total estimated wireline revenue. ATLANTIC-ACM recognizes the top Large Service Providers and Midsized Providers in each major operational category, as well as the highest combined average for quality and price ratings (value) in data and voice. The 2025 winners for Large Providers are: Verizon: Brand, Sales Reps, Service Delivery, Network Performance, Customer Service, Billing (Tied with Comcast) AT&T: Voice Value, Data Value (Tied with Spectrum) Spectrum Enterprise: Data Value (Tied with AT&T) Comcast Business: Billing (Tied with Verizon) The 2025 winners for Mid-Sized Providers are: Crown Castle: Brand, Network Performance, Billing Cogent: Sales Reps, Service Delivery, Customer Service, Data Value RingCentral: Voice Value About ATLANTIC-ACM ATLANTIC-ACM is a leading strategic advisory and market diligence consulting firm to the telecom and technology sectors, helping operators and investors navigate changing market dynamics, economies, and technologies since 1991. For more information, visit ATLANTIC-ACM's website at View source version on Contacts Press Release ContactMarta DuranATLANTIC-ACM617-377-4201 Sign in to access your portfolio
