ELCOME, a leading global provider of maritime technology, announced a major authorized reseller agreement with Amazon Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper).
This partnership marks a significant expansion of Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services into the commercial maritime sector, aiming to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to fleets operating across all major oceans. ELCOME, which already manages connectivity for over 5,000 vessels, will integrate Amazon’s advanced satellite architecture to support merchant shipping, offshore service vessels, commercial fishing, and the global yachting market.
Deployment of Leo Pro and Leo Ultra Terminals
As part of the agreement, ELCOME will offer two primary tiers of maritime hardware designed for the rigors of the open sea. The Leo Pro terminal serves as a high-performance standard, capable of speeds up to 400 Mbps, while the enterprise-grade Leo Ultra terminal delivers gigabit-class performance with download speeds reaching 1 Gbps and upload speeds of 400 Mbps.
These terminals utilize electronically steered phased-array antennas that eliminate moving parts, ensuring reliable operation in challenging maritime environments. By adding these terminals to its portfolio, ELCOME provides ship operators with a diverse, independent LEO pathway that improves network resilience and availability.
Integration with Modern Digital Workflows and AWS
The arrival of Amazon Leo in the maritime space is expected to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital operations, including real-time telemetry, remote monitoring, and hybrid network architectures. A defining feature of the service is its native integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing vessels to move data securely from remote maritime assets directly to private cloud networks without touching the public internet. This capability is particularly vital for modern shipping fleets that require seamless synchronization between onboard systems and shoreside management networks for optimized application performance and crew welfare.
Strategic Impact on the LEO Satellite Market
This partnership signals the “awakening” of Amazon Leo as a formidable competitor to established players like SpaceX’s Starlink. While Amazon continues to scale its constellation—targeting global oceanic coverage in 2027—early enterprise previews began in late 2025 to validate the network’s production hardware and software. For ELCOME, which was also one of the first authorized resellers for Starlink, the addition of Amazon Leo represents a strategic move to offer its customers “multi-orbit” redundancy. This ensures that maritime operators are not reliant on a single provider, thereby enhancing the sovereignty and stability of global maritime communication infrastructure.
| Feature | Amazon Leo Pro (Maritime) | Amazon Leo Ultra (Enterprise) |
| Peak Download Speed | 400 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
| Peak Upload Speed | Not Specified (Standard) | 400 Mbps |
| Connectivity Type | Full-Duplex LEO | Full-Duplex LEO |
| Physical Design | 11″ Square Phased Array | 20″ x 30″ High-Performance Array |
| Primary Use Case | Commercial Fishing / Yachting | Merchant Shipping / Offshore Energy |
| Cloud Integration | Direct AWS Private Linking |