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Amazon is moving closer to activating its highly anticipated satellite internet program, Project Kuiper, with the company signaling that its first coverage zones could go live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany as early as the opening months of 2026.During the World Space Business Week in Paris on September 15, Ricky Freeman, president of government...

Amazon's ambitions in the satellite internet realm have ramped up rapidly, with its Kuiper constellation recently surpassing the 100-satellite threshold. Just last week, Amazon, the leading U.S. retailer, clinched its maiden agreement to deliver in-flight connectivity—despite the fact that numerous airlines have already embraced Starlink's high-speed services from SpaceX.JetBlue became the inaugural airline to opt for Amazon's low-Earth-orbit network, intending...

Amazon’s Project Kuiper Hits 1 Gbps Milestone as Starlink Rivalry Accelerates Satellite Internet InnovationGigabit Speeds Arrive in Satellite InternetAmazon’s Project Kuiper has flexed its technical muscle, recently demonstrating stunning download speeds exceeding 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) via its enterprise-grade customer terminal, edging the satellite internet arms race firmly into gigabit territory. Kuiper’s phased array antenna delivered 1,289 Mbps in...

Amazon is preparing to introduce Project Kuiper’s satellite internet network in Vietnam, bringing next-generation broadband connectivity to communities that have traditionally faced connectivity barriers. The initiative intends to leverage a constellation of over 3,200 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, delivering **up to 400 Mbps for homes** and **1 Gbps for enterprises**, promising robust coverage for remote, rural, and island populations.Vietnam’s...

NBN ANNOUNCEMENTIts official, NBN has partnered with Amazon Kuiper satellite internet broadband from Mid 2026. Amazon’s Project Kuiper is launching a revolutionary global broadband network, using over 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver fast, reliable internet to underserved regions—supported by powerful, affordable new customer terminal devices Next-Generation Customer TerminalsThree distinct designs will anchor Kuiper’s device portfolio: a high-performance...

We refer you to our notifications regarding the service outage on Thuraya 3 (T3) affecting all Thuraya users in Australia.  The most recent update was sent to you on Wednesday 29th April 2024. We regret to inform you that Thuraya advises they have suffered a sustained Force Majeure event to their T3 satellite causing an ongoing outage of both voice and...