Vodafone announced a collaboration with Project Kuiper Of Amazonthe constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, with the aim of extending the range of its r4G and 5G telecommunications networks in Europa e Africa.
Vodafone uses Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites
The British mobile operator will take advantage of the bandwidth and low latency of Project Kuiper satellites pto connect mobile base stations in remote areas to its core networks. In this way, it eliminates the need for fixed or fiber-based wireless links.
Reuters reports that Amazon plans to test two satellite prototypes in the coming months, aiming to launch production satellites in 2024 for its network. It will compete with other ventures, including Elon Musk’s Starlink and OneWeb.
The partnership between Vodafone and Amazon aims atImplement high-speed broadband services in underserved communities around the world. Also offering solutions to businesses, such as backup connections.
Vodafone CEO, Margaret of the Valleyexplained that the goal is “to get the most value from expanded connectivity, particularly in sectors such as residential broadband, agriculture, education, healthcare, transport and financial services”. Dave LimpAmazon’s senior vice president of devices and services, said this collaboration will bring significant benefits to customers of both companies.