Buenos Aires and São Paulo – DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil are expanding their partnership with Amazon to bring high-speed satellite internet to businesses across nine South American countries. The collaboration, leveraging Amazon’s Amazon Leo platform, aims to connect up to 15 million businesses in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, addressing a critical need for reliable connectivity in remote and underserved areas. This expansion of satellite internet services builds upon an existing agreement to provide residential customers with Amazon Leo’s technology.
The move comes as demand for robust internet infrastructure grows across Latin America, particularly in sectors like energy, agriculture, and logistics, where operations often extend to areas with limited traditional infrastructure. Guillermo Vázquez, director of Strategic Alliances for DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil, emphasized the commitment to connecting businesses “regardless of their location.” He explained that Amazon Leo’s technology will provide “corporate-level connectivity” to companies operating in challenging environments.
Bridging the Connectivity Gap with Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Amazon Leo utilizes a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver lower latency and higher bandwidth compared to traditional geostationary satellite solutions. This technology is particularly well-suited for enterprise applications requiring real-time data transmission, remote operations, and secure network architectures. Amazon currently has more than 200 satellites in orbit and plans to launch over 20 more throughout 2026, continuing the rapid deployment of its network. A preview program for enterprise customers launched in late 2025, with broader service expansion planned as network capacity increases.
The expanded service will cater to small, medium, and large companies across all industries. Customers will have access to a range of antenna options – Leo Nano, Leo Pro, and Leo Ultra – to suit varying connectivity needs. The Leo Ultra antenna is the most powerful, capable of reaching download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, supporting data-intensive applications like advanced industrial automation and intensive video workloads.
Waiken’s Strategic Response to Regional Demand
The collaboration is driven by Waiken, the holding company that controls DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil operations. Vázquez stated that extending the partnership to include corporate clients is a direct response to a critical need for reliable, high-performance connectivity across the continent. “This service will open up new opportunities for energy, agriculture, logistics, and other industries that require connectivity in challenging environments,” he added.
Trevor Vieweg, Director of Global Business at Amazon Leo, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are delighted to expand our work with DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil to connect businesses throughout South America.” Vieweg highlighted the experience of DirecTV and SKY Brasil in the region, emphasizing their combined ability to provide businesses with the connectivity needed to thrive in the digital economy.
Technical Specifications and Enterprise Applications
Amazon Leo is designed to meet the demanding performance, reliability, and security requirements of enterprise customers. The system supports a variety of applications, including telemetry, remote operations, and hybrid network architectures. The different antenna models offer varying levels of performance, allowing businesses to select the option that best fits their specific needs. The Leo Ultra, with its gigabit download speeds, is particularly suited for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
The expansion of this partnership represents a significant investment in improving connectivity across South America. By leveraging the capabilities of Amazon Leo’s satellite network, DirecTV and SKY Brasil aim to empower businesses in remote areas, fostering economic growth and innovation. The availability of high-speed internet is increasingly crucial for competitiveness in today’s global market, and this collaboration seeks to level the playing field for businesses operating in challenging environments.
For more information about Amazon Leo and its services, visit leo.amazon.com. DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil will be leading the territorial rollout of the commercialization of this service, with further details on availability and pricing expected in the coming months.
The next step in the rollout will be the continued launch of Amazon Leo satellites throughout 2026, increasing network coverage and capacity. Amazon plans to continue expanding the preview program for enterprise customers and will announce broader service availability as the network matures.
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