Amazon's Leo Starlink Challenger Plans For More Satellites, Mobile Connectivity

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Amazon (AMZN) is eyeing a major expansion of its satellite array to compete in the direct-to-phone market against the SpaceX (SPCX)-owned Starlink and others. Amazon stock fell during Monday's trading session. The Seattle-based tech giant has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to launch 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites designed to deliver "direct-to-device" connectivity in 2028, according to a…

Amazon's Leo Starlink Challenger Plans For More Satellites, Mobile Connectivity

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