Amazon’s Starlink Rival Just Reached Its Orbital Tipping Point to Begin Service

Amazon says its Leo constellation has reached 396 satellites, enough to provide continuous service across its initial coverage latitudes and begin commercial operations. The milestone turns Leo from a long-delayed infrastructure project into a functioning competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink, although early users should expect limited coverage and occasional interruptions. Amazon ultimately plans to deploy 3,232 satellites, but it still has a massive gap to close against Starlink’s fleet of more than 10,000 oper