Thousands of satellites will replace two Australia sent into space to connect some of its farthest-flung communities.

But an increasing reliance on mercurial overseas providers for satellite connectivity has prompted some concerns.

The corporation operating Australia's national broadband network has announced plans to replace its existing SkyMuster satellite internet services with low-earth orbit satellites from web services giant Amazon's Project Kuiper, planned to launch locally in mid-2026.

SkyMuster was state-of-the-art technology when it launched in 2016 and remained fit for purpose, NBN Co health and agriculture executive manager Robert Hardie said.

But the partnership with Amazon will give Australian netizens broader access to cutting-edge technology, with faster internet speeds

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