Far EasTone Becomes Authorized Reseller for Amazon LEO, Bringing LEO Satellite Service to Taiwan

(CNA, Taipei, 19th, by reporter Chiang Ming-yen) Far EasTone Telecommunications announced today that it has signed a cooperation agreement to become an authorized reseller for Amazon's LEO (Low Earth Orbit) service in Taiwan, introducing high-speed LEO satellite network services to the country with download speeds of up to 1 Gbps to help enterprise and government customers build highly resilient communications. Minister of Digital Affairs Lin I-ching previously stated on Facebook that Amazon LEO is expected to offer commercial services globally in the first half of next year, which includes Taiwan. Far EasTone holds the 28GHz frequency band required by Amazon LEO, giving it an advantage in operational cooperation. Far EasTone Telecommunications issued a message today announcing that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Amazon Leo, the LEO satellite network service under the global e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon, to become its authorized reseller in Taiwan. Far EasTone will leverage its network operation experience and ICT integration capabilities to provide reliable, high-speed network connections for Taiwanese customers, surpassing the service scope of traditional networks. Far EasTone President Chee Ching stated that Far EasTone has long invested in network construction and new technology R&D, continuously strengthening its communication infrastructure resilience and expanding its service portfolio. She expressed her delight at becoming an authorized Amazon Leo partner and jointly bringing its high-speed LEO satellite network service to Taiwan. LEO satellites are designed to support wide coverage, low latency, and connectivity needs in areas where terrain or extreme weather may limit the performance of traditional networks. There are also special service designs for specific industry needs, such as maritime, agriculture, and mining. Far EasTone explained that LEO satellite communication is not limited by terrain and can quickly provide stable connections, complementing the needs that are difficult for terrestrial networks to fully cover. Compared to traditional satellite solutions, Amazon Leo's LEO satellite service features lower latency, higher bandwidth, and wide coverage, meeting enterprise demands. Amazon Leo users can connect through various devices of different sizes, among which the enterprise-grade flagship model, Leo Ultra, offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps, capable of supporting high-traffic, real-time critical enterprise applications. Far EasTone stated that by incorporating Amazon Leo into its overall network architecture and telecommunications service portfolio, it will assist public sector civil applications and enterprise users in maintaining the network connectivity required for critical systems and operational processes, ensuring uninterrupted service. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150519