Amazon asked the FCC to approve 5,105 satellites for a network that sends internet straight to your phone
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Direct-to-device from a 5,105-satellite constellation is Amazon trying to collapse the gap between cloud, edge, and last-mile connectivity. If you build mobile-first products, start mapping what your experience looks like when coverage is defined by orbital capacity and platform deals, not terrestrial carriers.
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