New Satellite Constellations
In addition to traditional network operators, a handful of private companies have made gains
Starlink
SpaceX Starlink division is on track to offer satellite broadband service in the US by mid-2020.
Oneweb
Unlike geostationary satellites that operate at an altitude of 36,000 km, the OneWeb system operates at 1,200 km, resulting in significantly lower latency and better system performance. The system will provide full global coverage including the Arctic. End users will connect to the satellite by end user terminals.
Project Kuiper
Amazons Project Kuiper aims to bring global mobile broadband to the world. Blue Origin plans to launch 3236 satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Amazon is planning to build a network of satellites in an ambitious attempt to provide global broadband internet access. Project Kuiper is a new initiative to launch a constellation of low earth orbit satellites that will provide low latency, high speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This is a long-term project that envisions serving tens of millions of people who lack basic access to broadband internet.
