Amazon Leo is coming to SADC.
The constellation you knew as Project Kuiper has a permanent name and its first enterprise customers. ZODSAT is preparing to deliver Amazon Leo to Zimbabwe and the region — same local installation, NOC and billing you already get from us.
From code name to commercial service
27 satellites on an Atlas V from Cape Canaveral; all establish contact with Amazon's ground network.
Permanent brand announced with three customer terminals: Leo Nano, Leo Pro and Leo Ultra. Public waitlist opens.
Beta service live with telecoms, airlines and government partners in the US and Europe. Commercial availability targeted for mid-2026.
Regional timing depends on Amazon's rollout and local licensing. ZODSAT holds the waitlist and will contact you the moment service opens.
Programme milestones are published by Amazon; regional availability will be confirmed by ZODSAT and the regulator. Nothing on this page is a service commitment until your order is accepted.
Three sizes, one waveform.
All three run Amazon's custom silicon and share the same protocol stack — from a Kindle-sized portable to a gigabit enterprise array.
Leo and Starlink, side by side
ZODSAT sells both. Starlink is live today across Zimbabwe and the region; Amazon Leo is the second constellation we're bringing to market. Here's how they line up.
| Starlink | Amazon Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Status in Zimbabwe & SADC | Available now | Waitlist |
| Orbit | ~550 km LEO | 590–630 km LEO |
| Constellation | Thousands in service | 3,236 planned |
| Consumer download | 100–200 Mbps Standard Kit | Up to 400 Mbps Leo Pro (expected) |
| Enterprise download | Up to 350 Mbps, 880 Mbps bonded | Up to 1 Gbps Leo Ultra (expected) |
| Portable option | Starlink Mini | Leo Nano (up to 100 Mbps) |
| Latency | 20–40 ms | Comparable LEO latency (to be published) |
| Local installation & NOC | ZODSAT, Harare | ZODSAT, Harare |
| Wholesale & pooled data | Yes — see options | Planned for enterprise partners |
Built for enterprise first
Enterprise & government
Gigabit fixed sites, secure field communications, diverse routing alongside existing Starlink or fibre.
Telecom backhaul
Connect cell towers where fibre is impractical — a second LEO path for MNO and WISP resilience.
Maritime & aviation
Leo Nano and Pro terminals for vessels and aircraft; Ultra for ports and hubs.
Disaster response
Rapid-deploy connectivity when ground infrastructure fails — kits staged with ZODSAT for fast dispatch.
Be first in line when Leo opens in your country
Tell us where you are and what you need. We'll notify you on availability, send indicative pricing as soon as Amazon publishes it, and reserve terminal allocation for waitlisted customers.
- No commitment, no deposit
- Priority allocation of Leo Ultra units for enterprise
- We'll recommend Starlink or VSAT today if you can't wait
Get Starlink today. Add Leo when it lands.
Install Starlink now and keep your place on the Leo waitlist — we'll integrate both into one failover network when the time comes.