Amazon Leo in the UK: launch date, price and what to do now

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Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Quick summary: Amazon Leo UK: no launch date or price yet, and nearly 400 of 3,000+ satellites are up. What's confirmed, how it compares with Starlink, and what to do.

Amazon Leo in the UK
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Amazon Leo is coming to the UK, but there's no launch date or price yet. If you need better broadband now, there's no need to wait

Amazon Leo is Amazon's satellite broadband service, formerly called Project Kuiper. It has an Ofcom licence for the UK, Ofcom has agreed to license a gateway in Bude, Cornwall, and Amazon says the UK "will be among the first countries" to get it. But there's no UK launch date, no price, and nearly 400 of more than 3,000 planned satellites are up. If your broadband is poor today, choose full fibre, 4G or 5G, or Starlink on a monthly plan, and keep your options open.

What it means for youChecked 9 November 2026

If you need better broadband now: don't wait. Choose full fibre if it's coming soon, 4G or 5G if your signal is good, or Starlink, which runs month to month.

If you'd like to try Amazon Leo later: avoid long contracts, so you're free to switch. You can join Amazon's mailing list, but it isn't an order.

If you're in Scotland: the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme, worth up to £5,000 and including satellite, closes to new applications on 20 November 2026.

If you're in Wales: the Access Broadband Cymru grant can pay up to £800 towards a new connection, including satellite, if you can't get 30Mbps.

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Key facts, verified 9 November 2026

  • Amazon renamed Project Kuiper: it "retired that name on 13 November 2025 and adopted Amazon Leo as our permanent identity" (Amazon UK, November 2025).
  • Amazon says the UK "will be among the first countries to receive general Amazon Leo services", and "We will roll out Amazon Leo service more widely in 2026" (Amazon UK, updated 8 December 2025).
  • Amazon told investors on 29 October 2026 that it "remains on track to begin initial service of its Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite service later this year", without naming countries (Amazon Q3 results, 29 October 2026).
  • "Amazon Leo has launched nearly 400 satellites to date across 14 missions", against an initial design of "more than 3,000 satellites" (Amazon mission updates, October 2026; Amazon UK guide, December 2025).
  • Ofcom granted Amazon a UK earth station network licence on 3 February 2025, and on 30 October 2025 decided to grant a gateway licence for a site "in Bude, Cornwall" (Ofcom, 3 February 2025 and 30 October 2025).
  • Amazon's terminals: Leo Nano, up to 100Mbps download; Leo Pro, up to 400Mbps; Leo Ultra, for business, up to 1Gbps (Amazon UK, November 2025).
  • Amazon hasn't published a monthly price or a dish price for Amazon Leo, in the UK or anywhere else we could find (checked 9 November 2026).
  • The FCC waived Amazon's July 2026 deadline to have half its 3,232 satellites up, with conditions, and kept the July 2029 deadline for all of them (Via Satellite, 5 June 2026).
  • Starlink's UK plans are £40, £60 and £80 a month, prices now vary by address, and a November offer cuts recurring prices by 30% in select areas (Starlink, checked 9 November 2026).
  • Scotland's voucher scheme, up to £5,000 including satellite, closes to new applications on 20 November 2026 and ties you to the installer for at least a year; in Wales, Access Broadband Cymru can pay up to £800 where you can't get 30Mbps (Scottish Government, checked 9 November 2026; Welsh Government, updated 12 June 2026).

Who this is for: Anyone with slow broadband, especially in the countryside, wondering whether to wait for Amazon Leo or sort something out now, and small businesses weighing up satellite. We'll follow Owen, an example built from the questions we get, not a real customer. Owen farms near Brecon on a 6Mbps line, has patchy mobile signal, and has read that Amazon is about to launch.

What is Amazon Leo?

Direct answer: Amazon Leo is Amazon's satellite broadband network, called Project Kuiper until November 2025. Like Starlink, it uses satellites in low Earth orbit, 590 to 630 kilometres up, talking to a small dish at your home.

If you've heard of Project Kuiper, this is the same thing. Amazon's UK guide calls it "Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network, designed to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity". The name changed on 13 November 2025, and the initial design includes "more than 3,000 satellites".

Satellites this low are much closer than traditional satellite broadband, which uses satellites about 36,000 kilometres up. That's why you can make video calls and stream smoothly on Starlink, and should be able to on Amazon Leo, in a way that's harder on traditional satellite.

New to satellite broadband? Start with satellite broadband in the UK explained.

When is Amazon Leo coming to the UK?

Direct answer: Amazon hasn't given a date. It says the UK "will be among the first countries" to get the service and that it will roll out "more widely in 2026". Its latest promise, on 29 October, was to begin initial service "later this year", without naming countries.

Much of the regulatory groundwork is in place. Ofcom granted a licence on 3 February 2025 so "Kuiper will be authorised to provide satellite connectivity services", and in October 2025 decided "to grant an NGSO gateway licence to Kuiper" for a ground station in Bude, Cornwall.

Amazon hasn't said what "initial service" will include, and the signs point to business customers first. Amazon's own guide says the enterprise preview, started in November 2025, was "to allow select business customers to begin testing the network". In the UK, the only sellers so far are business ones: ISPreview reported in June that Clarus Networks became an authorised reseller, focused on "enterprise and maritime customers".

How many satellites does Amazon Leo have?

Direct answer: Nearly 400, Amazon says, launched across 14 missions. Its first design has more than 3,000. The US regulator, the FCC, waived a July 2026 deadline to have half of them up, but kept July 2029 for the full set.

If you're wondering why it's taking a while, there hasn't been a launch since 2 July 2026, the last of seven so far this year. The next rocket in line, ULA's Vulcan, has been out of action since "a February 2026 solid rocket booster anomaly", Broadband Breakfast reported. It's due to carry 40 satellites on 13 November, and Amazon lists a further 36 on Ariane 6 no earlier than 23 November.

What does that mean for you? Mainly that coverage will build up gradually. When the FCC granted its waiver on 5 June, Via Satellite reported that Amazon had 331 satellites up against the 1,616 needed. Satellites launched after 30 July lose some spectrum priority for a while, and Amazon still has to hit the full 3,232 by 30 July 2029.

How fast will Amazon Leo be?

Direct answer: Amazon says its Leo Nano dish reaches up to 100Mbps download and Leo Pro up to 400Mbps, with Leo Ultra up to 1Gbps for businesses. These are maximums, not promises, and Amazon hasn't published a latency figure.

One real-world number so far comes from a US Army test. Amazon says the demonstration used Leo Pro as its main customer dish, with "peak download speeds exceeding 400 Mbps" (Amazon, 13 October 2026). That was a peak in a controlled demonstration, not what you'd see at home on a busy evening, so treat it as a sign of what's possible rather than what you'll get.

If you're on a slow line like Owen's 6Mbps, even the smaller Leo Nano's 100Mbps would be a huge step up. But the same is true of Starlink today, which you can order now.

How much will Amazon Leo cost in the UK?

Direct answer: Amazon hasn't said, for the service or the dish, in the UK or anywhere else we could find. Figures you'll see online are guesses. For comparison, Starlink's UK plans are £40, £60 or £80 a month, and its prices now vary by address.

You may have seen a figure of under $400 in stories about the dish. That was Amazon's 2023 estimate of what its standard terminal would cost to make, "less than $400 each", not a price you'd pay. Until Amazon publishes UK pricing, treat any monthly figure you see as speculation, and don't base your decision on it.

The full picture on Starlink's prices: why your Starlink quote differs.

How does Amazon Leo compare with Starlink?

Direct answer: Today, Starlink is available across the UK and Amazon Leo isn't on sale to homes. Starlink has thousands more satellites and over 110,000 UK connections. Amazon Leo's home dishes promise similar top speeds, but there's no price to compare.

Competition is good news for you either way. A second big satellite network in the UK should mean more choice for rural homes and businesses, and more pressure on price. That's worth looking forward to, as long as you don't put your broadband on hold for it.

Comparing satellite with mobile? Read Starlink against 4G and 5G home broadband.

What's confirmed, and what isn't?

Direct answer: Confirmed: Ofcom's licence, its decision to license a UK gateway, the dishes and their top speeds, and that the UK is in Amazon's first wave. Not yet announced: a UK launch date, a price, a UK home broadband partner, and latency.

Can I sign up for Amazon Leo in the UK?

Direct answer: Not yet. Amazon says you can "sign up for our newsletter" to stay informed, but that isn't an order, a reservation or a promise of coverage. Be wary of anyone asking for a deposit.

Amazon's UK guide says "If you're interested in staying informed about Amazon Leo, you can visit our website and sign up for our newsletter." That's the only official route for you as a household today, and if anyone asks you for a deposit, walk away.

Should I wait for Amazon Leo or get broadband now?

Direct answer: If your broadband is poor, get something better now and keep it flexible. Check full fibre first, then 4G or 5G, then Starlink, which runs month to month. Avoid long contracts if you'd like to try Amazon Leo later.

Your answer depends on what reaches your address. Owen has no fibre plans for his farm and a weak mobile signal, so Starlink on a monthly plan makes sense today. If Amazon Leo launches in his area at a better price, Starlink's monthly plan lets him cancel and move, though he won't get back what he paid for the dish.

Living near Brecon, Owen could also look at Wales's Access Broadband Cymru grant, which can pay up to £800 towards a new connection, including a satellite dish, if you can't get 30Mbps. The Welsh Government's guidance doesn't give a closing date, so check it's open before you order.

If you're in Scotland, the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme can cover up to £5,000 of installation, including satellite, but it closes to new applications on 20 November 2026. If you use it, the Scottish Government says the supplier who installs your connection will also supply your broadband for at least a year, and ending it early could mean a fee and paying back the voucher. Bear that in mind if you'd like to try Amazon Leo later.

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What should I do now?

Today

Check what's available at your address: full fibre, 4G or 5G, and satellite.

Before 20 November

In Scotland, look at the voucher scheme before it closes to new applications.

When you choose

Keep it flexible. A monthly or short contract leaves the door open for Amazon Leo.

When Amazon announces

We'll update this page with the UK date and price, and compare it properly.

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In summary

  • Amazon Leo is Amazon's satellite broadband, formerly Project Kuiper, and the UK is in its first wave.
  • There's no UK launch date and no price yet, for the service or the dish.
  • Nearly 400 of more than 3,000 planned satellites are up, and more launches are due this month.
  • Its dishes promise up to 100Mbps (Nano) or 400Mbps (Pro), but those are maximums.
  • If you need better broadband now, don't wait: choose fibre, 4G or 5G, or Starlink, and keep contracts short.

Alex's closing thought

It's good news that a second big satellite network is heading for the UK, especially for rural homes that have had little choice. But Amazon Leo isn't something you can order yet, and nobody knows what it will cost. If your broadband is holding you back today, sort it now and keep your contract short. When Amazon announces a UK date and price, we'll compare it properly. If you'd like a hand in the meantime, ring us on 0330 122 1223.

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In a sentence: Amazon Leo, Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband service formerly called Project Kuiper, holds an Ofcom licence, has Ofcom's agreement to license a UK gateway and lists the UK among its first countries, but as of 9 November 2026 it had no UK launch date or price, with nearly 400 of more than 3,000 planned satellites launched.

Martin-Smith, A. J. (2026, November 9). Amazon Leo in the UK: launch date, price and what to do now. BroadbandSwitch.uk. https://broadbandswitch.uk/insights/amazon-leo-uk-satellite-broadband/

Frequently asked questions

When is Amazon Leo launching in the UK?

Amazon hasn't given a date. It says the UK will be among the first countries to get the service, and that it will begin initial service later in 2026, without naming countries.

What is Amazon Leo?

Amazon's satellite broadband network, called Project Kuiper until November 2025. It uses satellites 590 to 630 kilometres up and a small dish at your home, like Starlink.

How much will Amazon Leo cost?

Amazon hasn't announced a price for the service or the dish, in the UK or anywhere else we could find. Figures you see online are guesses.

How fast is Amazon Leo?

Amazon says Leo Nano reaches up to 100Mbps download and Leo Pro up to 400Mbps, with Leo Ultra up to 1Gbps for businesses. These are maximums, not guarantees.

How many satellites does Amazon Leo have?

Nearly 400, launched across 14 missions, Amazon says. Its first design has more than 3,000, and the full set is due by July 2029.

Is Amazon Leo better than Starlink?

It's too early to say. Starlink is on sale across the UK today with thousands of satellites; Amazon Leo isn't on sale to UK homes and has no price yet.

Can I pre-order Amazon Leo in the UK?

No. Amazon says you can sign up to its newsletter to stay informed, but that isn't an order or a reservation.

Does Amazon Leo have an Ofcom licence?

Yes. Ofcom granted a licence on 3 February 2025 and decided in October 2025 to license a gateway in Bude, Cornwall.

Should I wait for Amazon Leo?

Not if your broadband is poor now. Choose full fibre, 4G or 5G, or Starlink on a monthly plan, and avoid long contracts so you can switch later.

Who sells Amazon Leo in the UK?

So far only business resellers, such as Clarus Networks, for enterprise and maritime customers. No home broadband partner has been announced.

Is Amazon Leo the same as Project Kuiper?

Yes. Amazon retired the Project Kuiper name on 13 November 2025 and adopted Amazon Leo as the permanent name.

Is there a grant for satellite broadband?

In Scotland, the voucher scheme covers up to £5,000 including satellite, but closes to new applications on 20 November 2026 and ties you to the installer for a year. In Wales, Access Broadband Cymru can pay up to £800 if you can't get 30Mbps. There's no UK-wide satellite grant.

References

Written by Dr Alex J. Martin-Smith, Founder of BroadbandSwitch.uk (LinkedIn). Reviewed by Adrian James, Broadband Editor at BroadbandSwitch.uk (LinkedIn). Published 9 November 2026. Owen is an example built from the questions we get, not a real customer. We read Amazon's, Ofcom's and Starlink's own pages on 8 and 9 November 2026. We'll update this page when Amazon announces a UK date or price. BroadbandSwitch.uk is an independent comparison site and is not a broadband provider. This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Corrections are logged publicly.

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