Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to enhance communication for Apple devices, providing connectivity to areas unreachable by existing networks

Amazon Leo has filed with the FCC to operate a Direct-to-Device satellite network using up to 5,105 low-Earth-orbit satellites.

The service is planned to expand from 2028 onward, aiming to connect smartphones and satellite-ready devices beyond terrestrial coverage.

The move could reshape satellite connectivity for Apple devices, including iPhone and Apple Watch features.

It also has broader implications for disaster response, logistics, IoT, and emergency messaging in remote areas.