Amazon Leo Opens Waitlist for Satellite Internet Service in Nigeria and Worldwide

Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), has launched a global waitlist for prospective users, including Nigeria, ahead of its wider commercial rollout in 2026. The waitlist is designed to collect details from early adopters across three user categories: government, personal, and business.

The move follows the company’s initial public testing with select enterprise customers, marking a key milestone in its ambitious plan to provide high-speed broadband from space.

Three Router Options for Users

Amazon Leo will offer three types of satellite antennas:

• Ultra: The fastest option, supporting up to 1Gbps download and 400Mbps upload, billed as the world’s fastest satellite internet antenna.
• Nano: Compact and lightweight, weighing around 1kg with a dish under 18cm, offering speeds of up to 100Mbps. Likely the most affordable option.
• Pro: Medium-sized, weighing 2.4kg and measuring 28cm across, delivering up to 400Mbps download speeds.

Leo’s Satellite Constellation

Leo’s first operational batch, “KA-01”, launched 27 satellites aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in September. Currently, 153 production satellites are in orbit, with a goal of reaching 1,618 satellites by July 30, 2026. The project’s full vision includes 3,200 LEO satellites to deliver global broadband coverage, particularly in underserved regions.

The constellation orbits approximately 630km above Earth, slightly higher than SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, and is supported by 12 ground stations for internet backhaul connectivity.

Amazon vs. Starlink: Competing for Space Internet

While SpaceX Starlink has an early advantage with reusable rockets and a license for 12,000 first-generation satellites, Amazon is leveraging its technological resources and global reach to carve out a competitive position. The company has secured 80 launch missions with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin to build its constellation.

Experts project that the earliest global launch of Amazon Leo for commercial users could occur late 2026 or early 2027, with setup and deployment expected to take at least another year.

Conclusion

With the launch of its global waitlist, Amazon Leo is positioning itself as a major player in the satellite internet market. Offering high-speed connectivity through Ultra, Pro, and Nano antennas, the platform aims to bring reliable, fast broadband to individuals, businesses, and government institutions worldwide, including Nigeria, potentially transforming internet access in underserved regions.