Amazon rolls out Leo Ultra 1 Gbps antenna, enterprise testing underway

Amazon has released new hardware and service details for its Leo satellite network, formerly Project Kuiper, as it moves closer to commercial launch. The company now has more than 150 satellites in orbit and is opening an enterprise preview program for select customers ahead of a broader rollout in 2026. The preview is intended to test performance and enterprise integrations before general availability.

The highlight of the announcement is Leo Ultra, an enterprise-grade user terminal built as a flat-panel phased-array antenna. Amazon says Leo Ultra delivers up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload, making it the fastest production terminal the company has announced. The unit uses custom Amazon silicon and radio frequency processing to reduce latency and support full-duplex operation. The design contains no moving parts and is engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Amazon will also offer two lower service tiers to cover a range of enterprise needs. Leo Nano uses a compact 7-inch antenna and supports download speeds up to 100 Mbps, while Leo Pro uses a standard 11-inch antenna supporting speeds up to 400 Mbps. Amazon positions Leo for organizations operating beyond terrestrial connectivity, including industrial, government and remote operations. The service will include network management tools, end-to-end encryption and priority support, and it can integrate directly with AWS and other private networks to bypass traffic over the public internet.