On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Globalsat Group announced a landmark agreement to become an authorized reseller for Amazon Leo, the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network formerly known as Project Kuiper. Under the terms of the agreement, Globalsat will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to enterprise customers with mission-critical operations throughout North, Central, and South America.
The partnership marks a significant expansion for Amazon Leo’s commercial footprint as it moves from a pre-commercial testing phase into a broader regional rollout. For Globalsat Group, the addition of Amazon’s LEO capacity complements its existing portfolio of mobile and fixed satellite services (MSS/FSS), targeting remote industries such as mining, energy, and maritime.
Transition from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo
The service, which officially rebranded from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo in November 2025, has significantly accelerated its deployment schedule over the last six months. Since its first full-scale launches in April 2025, the constellation has grown to more than 200 operational satellites.
Amazon is currently working to meet a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory deadline to deploy half of its planned 3,236-satellite constellation by July 30, 2026. To support this ramp-up, the company has secured over 100 launches across United Launch Alliance (ULA), Arianespace, SpaceX, and Blue Origin.
Hardware Specifications: Nano, Pro, and Ultra
Enterprise customers through Globalsat will have access to three distinct tiers of user terminals, each designed for specific operational requirements:
- Leo Nano: A portable, 18×18 cm terminal weighing 1 kg. It is designed for mobility and basic connectivity, delivering download speeds up to 100 Mbps.
- Leo Pro: A 28×28 cm terminal weighing 2.4 kg, offering up to 400 Mbps download speeds for standard business and residential use.
- Leo Ultra: The flagship enterprise-grade antenna, measuring 51×76 cm. It is capable of delivering download speeds up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of 400 Mbps, making it the highest-capacity phased-array terminal in the current LEO market.
“This agreement with Amazon Leo represents a turning point for satellite connectivity in the markets we serve,” said J. Alberto Palacios, CEO and Founder of Globalsat Group. “By combining next-generation satellite technology with our regional presence and operational experience, we can offer our customers solutions designed to deliver high performance, even in the most challenging environments.”
Targeted Regional Expansion
Globalsat Group will prioritize the integration of Amazon Leo services into sectors requiring real-time applications and hybrid network architectures. Key markets include isolated mining sites in the Andes, offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and agricultural monitoring across the Amazon basin.
The service’s native integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expected to be a primary differentiator, allowing enterprises to establish private network interconnects that bypass the public internet for enhanced security and lower latency.
Deployment Timeline to 2027
Amazon Leo expects to begin broader service rollouts later in 2026, with initial availability focused on five key markets: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada. Following this initial phase, coverage is slated to expand toward the Equator throughout 2027 as the constellation reaches its mid-stage deployment milestones.
