en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK Connect has entered into a partnership agreement with Amazon to offer Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solutions to its enterprise customers, with construction companies appearing to account for a significant share.
UK Connect currently provides customers with a range of network options, including 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), fiber, dedicated cellular, indoor, and Wi-Fi. For clients requiring multiple different Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions to ensure the broadest and most reliable coverage, the company offers a managed Fusion service that automatically selects the best network based on location. LEO connectivity is seen as a logical addition to its portfolio.
UK Connect stated that customers operating in industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics will have access to the full range of LEO terminals, including the Ultra model, which offers maximum downlink and uplink speeds of 1 Gbps and 400 Mbps respectively, suitable for demanding enterprise applications.
UK Connect CEO Joe Budnar-Hunt said that being selected as an Amazon-approved partner is a significant milestone for the company. For over a decade, the company has provided reliable connectivity in some of the UK's most demanding environments, from critical Ministry of Defence deployments to fast-paced construction site rollouts, and custom networks for complex, high-priority projects. This partnership will enable it to bring the latest high-performance satellite connectivity to its customers, ensuring they have reliable and resilient communications at any operational location.
This deal is the latest in a series of positive developments for Amazon, which is attempting to challenge competitors such as SpaceX's Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb. Amazon has faced criticism for falling behind schedule in its deployment, even drawing rebuke from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Under the terms of its license, Amazon was required to deploy half of its planned 3,232 satellites by the end of July, but various delays have prevented it from meeting this deadline. According to data from orbitalradar.com, Amazon has launched over 329 satellites to date, with 236 operational and the rest being deployed. Amazon applied to the FCC for an extension in January, which was granted earlier this month, but it still must complete the full deployment of its first-generation constellation by July 30, 2029. Other recent developments include the acquisition of Globalstar, which will add 24 satellites to its LEO coverage, along with a lucrative customer—Apple, which uses 85% of Globalstar's capacity to serve iPhone users. This deal is expected to close next year. In April, it signed a resale agreement with Thaicom subsidiary TC 142, paving the way for entry into the Thai market; in March, it won a contract to provide in-flight connectivity services for Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest airlines.
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