Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin, has announced plans for its own satellite internet service, called TeraWave, marking a strategic move into satellite-based connectivity.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, positions Blue Origin as a direct rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, a leading provider in the fast-growing global satellite internet industry.
TeraWave Promises High-Speed, Global Coverage
The TeraWave network will consist of 5,408 interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), designed to deliver reliable, high-capacity internet to users around the world.
Blue Origin says the network will:
- Offer up to 144 Gbps speeds via Q/V-band connections from 5,280 LEO satellites
- Provide 6 Tbps capacity through optical links from 128 medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites
- Ensure symmetrical upload and download speeds, high redundancy, and scalable connectivity
- Integrate with fibre backhaul using a hybrid RF and optical architecture
Targeting Enterprise and Global Clients
TeraWave is designed for enterprise, government, and globally distributed users needing high-performance, low-latency internet.
Blue Origin highlights that the network addresses limitations in existing satellite services, including slow scalability, limited throughput, and insufficient redundancy.
Challenging Starlink’s Dominance
With TeraWave, Blue Origin moves into direct competition with Starlink, SpaceX’s established satellite internet service.
While Starlink has rapidly grown its global footprint, TeraWave’s combination of LEO and MEO satellites aims to offer faster speeds, greater capacity, and enhanced enterprise solutions, potentially reshaping competition in the sector.
The Growing Role of Satellite Internet
Blue Origin’s expansion into satellite-based connectivity highlights the increasing importance of satellite internet for global digital infrastructure, enterprise communication, and national security.
As demand rises for high-speed, low-latency connectivity in remote and underserved regions, TeraWave could emerge as a key player alongside Starlink and other satellite internet providers.
