Amazon Leo Promises Faster, Cheaper Internet for Nigerian Homes and Businesses

Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) is launching its satellite internet service in Nigeria, with enterprise trials starting in late 2025 and broader residential availability expected in 2026. The service is positioned as a competitor to Starlink, offering a more affordable and compact terminal called “Nano” tailored for African markets. Nigerians can join a waitlist to be notified when the service becomes available, and the rollout aims to improve access to high-speed internet across the country.

Amazon LEO (formerly known as Project Kuiper) is officially rolling out its satellite internet service, with Nigeria included in the initial waitlist for early adopters as of late November 2025. The service is currently in the pre-commercial phase, with enterprise trials underway and broader public availability expected in 2026.

Key Details for Nigeria

• Amazon LEO has launched a waitlist for Nigeria, allowing residents to sign up for early access to the service.
  
• The company is focusing on making satellite internet more accessible with a new terminal called “Nano,” which is compact, affordable, and designed for mass adoption in African markets.
  
• Amazon LEO’s infrastructure is integrated with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering potential advantages for Nigerian businesses and tech startups.​
  
• While the service is not yet fully available to the general public, commercial rollout is expected in 2026, with more terminals and service tiers to follow​

How It Compares to Starlink

• Amazon LEO is positioned as a direct competitor to Starlink, with a focus on lower hardware costs and tailored service for African markets.
  
• The “Nano” terminal offers up to 100 Mbps, aiming to address the affordability and accessibility issues that Starlink has faced in Nigeria.
  
• Increased competition is expected to drive down prices and improve service quality for satellite internet users in Nigeria
  

For the latest updates, Nigerian users are encouraged to join the official Amazon LEO waitlist and monitor announcements for further rollout details.