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Amazon's Project Kuiper Partners with Uztelecom to Bring Satellite Internet to Uzbekistan
Key points
- Amazon's Project Kuiper (Leo) will provide satellite internet in Uzbekistan.
- Partnership with local ISP Uztelecom targets remote and hard-to-reach areas.
- Leo will complement Uztelecom's existing infrastructure.
- Project Kuiper is currently in testing phases with a public launch expected later this year.
Project Kuiper Expands to Uzbekistan
Amazon's satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, operating under the name Leo, has announced a partnership with Uztelecom, an internet service provider in Uzbekistan. This collaboration will bring satellite-based internet access to remote and geographically challenging parts of the country.
Addressing Connectivity Gaps
Uztelecom currently provides connectivity to 96% of communities in Uzbekistan. However, the country's diverse geography, including mountainous regions and deserts, makes deploying traditional cabled internet difficult in some areas. Project Kuiper's Leo service will fill these gaps, extending connectivity where it is most needed by complementing Uztelecom's existing infrastructure.
Service Rollout and Current Status
Project Kuiper has not yet publicly launched its service. It is currently undergoing testing with Amazon employees and select enterprise customers. A broader rollout is anticipated later this year, though a specific timeline for the Uzbekistan service becoming live has not been announced.
Project Kuiper's Satellite Network
Amazon currently has approximately 400 satellites in orbit for Project Kuiper, with plans to deploy over 3,000 in the near future. This network is still significantly smaller than SpaceX's Starlink, which has more than 11,000 satellites in orbit. Amazon has also recently partnered with Delta for in-flight internet and acquired Globalstar, which provides Apple's emergency satellite connectivity.
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Amazon's Project Kuiper, branded as Leo, is partnering with Uzbek ISP Uztelecom to provide satellite internet connectivity to remote regions of Uzbekistan. This collaboration aims to extend internet access in areas where traditional cabled infrastructure is difficult to deploy, complementing Uztelecom's existing network.