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Amazon Taps DirecTV and SKY for Amazon LEO Rollout Across Latin America

2026 availability remains contingent on more satellites, regulatory clearance and ground gateways, with local partners providing sales and support.

Overview

  • DirecTV Latin America will market the service in Argentina and SKY will do so in Brazil, with plans also naming Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay.
  • Amazon LEO is advertised to deliver fiber‑comparable latency with residential speeds up to 400 Mbps and enterprise plans up to 1 Gbps.
  • The rollout is planned to start gradually in 2026 from the Southern Cone toward the equator as coverage expands.
  • Amazon reports six launches totaling at least 153 satellites toward a roughly 3,236‑satellite constellation backed by about $10 billion.
  • Customer terminals include a compact option around 100 Mbps and a standard unit up to 400 Mbps, with regional reporting estimating about $400 for the standard kit; the offering will compete with Starlink and regional players like Orbith.