Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space venture, Blue Origin, is stepping into the satellite internet race with the announcement of TeraWave, a cutting-edge network of satellites designed to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. The move marks a major shift for the company, expanding its focus from rocket launches and space tourism into global digital infrastructure.
Blue Origin revealed that TeraWave will consist of 5,408 interconnected satellites operating in low Earth orbit (LEO), with additional medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites for optical links. According to the company, the network is engineered for high throughput, symmetrical upload and download speeds, and rapid scalability. Customers can access speeds up to 144 Gbps via RF links and as high as 6 Tbps through optical links, making it particularly appealing to enterprise and institutional clients.
The launch positions Blue Origin directly against Starlink, SpaceX’s dominant satellite internet service. While Starlink had deployed roughly 9,300 satellites and served nine million users globally as of December 2025, TeraWave will initially focus on high-value, specialized users rather than mass consumer adoption. Analysts suggest this strategy emphasizes reliability and performance over sheer scale.
Blue Origin’s push into satellite communications aligns with broader Amazon-affiliated initiatives. Amazon recently rebranded its satellite broadband project from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, with the first 32 satellites scheduled for launch next month. Regulatory approvals in Nigeria, including both ISP and International Data Access (IDA) licenses, are paving the way for Amazon’s entry into markets where Starlink has already established a strong foothold.
Experts see TeraWave as a clear signal that satellite broadband is no longer dominated by a single player. As global demand for high-speed, reliable internet grows, Blue Origin is betting that enterprise-focused, high-performance satellite networks can carve out a competitive niche in the increasingly crowded LEO market. The coming months will reveal whether TeraWave can deliver on its ambitious promises and challenge Starlink’s early lead.
source: nairametrics