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Verizon partnering with Amazon Project Kuiper satellite internet

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VerizonPartnering with AmazonOn Tuesday, companies disclosed that they would use the satellite internet system of the tech giant in order to improve rural broadband access across the United States.

Andy Jassy (Amazon CEO) stated that “We’re proud of being working together to examine bringing fast and reliable broadband to customers and communities which most need it,” in a statement.

Amazon works on Project Kuiper, a network of 3,236 satellitesIt plans to use the satellites to offer high-speed internet access to all parts of the globe. Amazon has not yet launched its Kuiper satellites. But, in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission’s last year authorizations, Amazon stated it will “invest more that $10 billion” into Kuiper.

They will partner together to make Verizon use of Amazon’s network as an extension for its terrestrial service. Kuiper will also add “cellular backhaul options to extend Verizon’s 4G/LTE or 5G data networks,” Kuiper said.

Amazon’s and Verizon teams are now working together “to determine technical requirements that will help extend fixed-wireless coverage to remote and rural communities throughout the United States.” Kuiper will be looking at joint connectivity options for various industries, including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, emergency response and transportation.

Last year, late Amazon gave an early look at the performance of the “low-cost” satellite antennaKuiper has had it in his sights.

An engineer from Project Kuiper sets up an antenna prototype for testing.

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Jassy observed that no single company can close the digital gap on its own, as Kuiper certainly is not the only player in high-speed satellite internet.

SpaceX’s Starlink networkWith 1,740 satellites successfully launched, is the pioneer in this market. more than 100,000 users in 14 countries who are participating in a public beta, with service priced at $99 a month.

British-owned OneWebWith nearly half its 648 planned satellites already in orbit, it is currently the most advanced in satellite deployment. OneWeb, like Amazon and Verizon’s partnership with Verizon has partnered. AT&TU.S. connectivity. OneWeb raised $2.7B in financing last year after it emerged from bankruptcy. Its shareholders include the British government and Indian telecom company Bharti Enterprises. Eutelsat is a European satellite operator. SoftBank is a Japanese investor.

There are also other satellite broadband systems in various stages of development, including two U.S. systems – satellite-to-smartphone specialist AST SpaceMobileAnd Lockheed Martin’s partnership with startup Omnispace – as well as Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s Lightspeed network

Amazon is yet to launch Kuiper satellites into orbit. However, it did so earlier in the year. signed a deal with United Launch Alliance for nine launches.Amazon’s approval of Kuiper by the FCC means Amazon will have to deploy half its satellites within six-years. Thus, Amazon can deliver roughly 1,600 satellites into orbit in July 2026.

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