Amazon Leo is bringing Elon-free satellite internet to Uzbekistan

Lawrence Bonk· Sep 22, 2026 · 3:26 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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Amazon has partnered with Uzbek ISP Uztelecom to deploy its Leo satellite internet service in remote and hard-to-reach regions of Uzbekistan. The collaboration aims to complement existing infrastructure by providing connectivity to mountainous and desert areas where traditional cabled internet is difficult to install. While Leo is currently in testing phases, Amazon continues to expand its satellite capabilities to compete with SpaceX's Starlink network.

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▪Amazon Leo will team up with Uztelecom to provide satellite connectivity in remote parts of Uzbekistan.
▪Uztelecom currently serves 96 percent of communities, but Leo will address gaps in mountainous and desert areas.
▪Amazon has approximately 400 satellites in orbit compared to SpaceX's over 11,000, though it plans to launch more than 3,000 soon.
▪Leo is currently being tested with employees and select enterprise customers before a broader rollout later this year.
▪Amazon recently acquired Globalstar and partnered with Delta to expand satellite internet services to flights.

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Big Tech Amazon Amazon Leo is bringing Elon-free satellite internet to Uzbekistan The company is teaming up with one of the country's ISPs to connect hard-to-reach regions. By Lawrence Bonk Sept. 22, 2026 11:26 am EST Amazon Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Amazon is bringing Leo, its satellite internet service, to Uzbekistan. The company is teaming up with a regional ISP called Uztelecom to "power satellite connectivity in remote and hard-to-reach" parts of the country. Uztelecom already has an fairly extensive reach, providing connectivity to 96 percent of communities. However, Uzbekistan has some diverse geography, with mountainous regions and remote deserts.

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