Amazon's satellite venture plans to connect smartphones directly to space. This new service aims to provide voice, messaging, and data globally. Launches are expected to begin in 2028, with FCC approval pending. India is a key market for connecting underserved and unserved populations. This move signals a new frontier in satellite communication technology.

The FCC application was submitted on Saturday. The low-Earth orbit satellites would communicate directly with unmodified mobile phones and IoT devices, and operate in concert with…

Amazon filed plans with the FCC for a constellation of more than 5,100 satellites that would provide direct-to-device services using Globalstar spectrum.