Amazon's Project Kuiper has been renamed Amazon Leo, and no, it's not because of the first American pope . In a statement Thursday , the company says the new name is "a simple nod to the low Earth orbit satellite constellation that powers our network."

The satellite communications network is a prominent competitor of SpaceX's Starlink .

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Amazon Leo aims to provide high-speed, satellite internet globally, particularly in rural communities and remote locations where traditional wired internet services are unavailable. The company says portable options will also be available.

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