# Amazon aims to launch global satellite cellphone network by 2028

Amazon announced plans to deploy a satellite constellation for direct-to-cellphone connectivity, aiming to provide global mobile service by 2028. The initiative positions Amazon to compete with SpaceX's Starlink in the emerging satellite-to-phone market, potentially expanding internet access to remote areas.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/971437/amazon-leo-direct-to-device-satellite-network) — 2026-07-27T11:40:38-04:00
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/amazons-new-satellite-network-for-mobile-phones-could-turn-up-the-heat-on-spacex/) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:08:29 +0000