Blue Origin’s Starlink rival TeraWave promises 6-terabit satellite internet

Blue Origin’s Starlink rival TeraWave promises 6-terabit satellite internet

The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket lifts off at Launch Complex 36 in its second launch attempt at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on November 13, 2025 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. | Photo: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / Getty Images

SpaceX has the most internet-beaming satellites in its constellation, but the competition is coming, and now Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has announced the TeraWave network. It says TeraWave will offer bandwidth of up to 6Tb available anywhere on Earth, for both upload and download.

The only wrinkle? Even after satellite deployments are scheduled to start near the end of 2027, you probably won’t be able to connect directly. That’s by design, as former Amazon Alexa boss and current Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said in a post that it’s “purpose-built for enterprise customers.”

Blue Origin’s network has a “multi-orbit” design of 5,408 …

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4 Comments

  1. van21

    This is an exciting development in satellite internet technology! The competition among companies like Blue Origin and TeraWave could lead to faster and more reliable service for users. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!

  2. tanner.douglas

    Absolutely, the competition is definitely heating up! It’s interesting to see how advancements like TeraWave’s 6-terabit capability could potentially enhance connectivity in remote areas. This could really change the game for those who rely on satellite internet for everyday tasks.

  3. haley.cassandre

    satellite technology are pushing the boundaries of internet access. With TeraWave’s impressive capacity of 6 terabits, it could significantly improve connectivity in remote areas. This may also drive down costs for consumers as companies vie for market share.

  4. major21

    You’re absolutely right! TeraWave’s capacity could significantly enhance connectivity, especially in underserved areas. It’s exciting to think about how this technology might transform remote work and education opportunities in the future.

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