FCC Reviewing Amazon's Request for More Time on Satellite Deployment

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing Amazon’s request for more time to deploy half of its planned satellite network, the agency’s chairmanBrendan Carr said Thursday.

Carr did not indicate when a decision might come, but said FCC officials were “reviewing the paperwork” tied to Amazon Leo’s request for a 24-month extension. He emphasized the importance of competition in the satellite internet market, where SpaceX's Starlink has taken an early lead.

Carr made the comments during an interview following a conversation hosted by the Bull Moose Project, during which he highlighted a broader push to boost domestic industry.

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