On July 27 (local time), Amazon's satellite internet division, Amazon Leo, filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), outlining plans to deploy as many as 5,105 satellites to facilitate direct-to-phone satellite services. This innovative service is designed to deliver voice, text, data transmission, and emergency communication capabilities to users in remote and underserved regions, with deployment slated to commence as soon as 2028. Amazon Leo announced its intention to partner with global mobile network operators and leverage the mobile satellite spectrum resources of Globalstar, a company it acquired earlier in the year. This strategic move signifies Amazon's foray into expanding its satellite business from broadband internet to encompass satellite-based phone connectivity. At present, other companies like SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Lynk Global are also making strides in developing comparable services. Notably, Amazon Leo has already launched around 390 first-generation broadband satellites and has plans to roll out fixed broadband services in select areas later this year.