What you need to know about Amazon today: July 17, 2026

Evidence tier: A1 Evidence type: Auto-discovered official publication Source: Amazon News Official publication date: 2026-07-16 Captured: 2026-07-18T16:29:56.070Z

Amazon Leo to power satellite internet for South Africa’s largest internet provider Amazon Leo has entered into an agreement with Herotel, South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider, to launch evry—a satellite internet service expected to debut commercially in 2027. This marks Amazon Leo's first such agreement in Africa. Evry will connect millions of South Africans in rural areas, farms, and small towns where traditional infrastructure remains impractical and costly. Herotel, which serves over 350,000 active customers across more than 550 towns, will leverage its existing local offices for installation and support.