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Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 satellites to connect phones directly
Amazon's Kuiper subsidiary has filed with the FCC to deploy 5,105 satellites for direct-to-mobile service, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The company has launched over 390 satellites so far. The service would allow standard phones to connect without special hardware.
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This is a massive escalation in the satellite broadband race, but regulatory hurdles and the sheer scale of deployment mean it's years from reality.
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