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Amazon is acquiring satellite operator Globalstar for $11.57 billion to accelerate its Project Leo low-Earth-orbit (LEO) ambitions and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Globalstar brings about two dozen satellites and licensed spectrum for direct-to-device links used today by Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch emergency SOS features; Amazon says it has an agreement with Apple to continue providing that connectivity. The deal gives Amazon pre-approved global spectrum rights and asset-tracking tech usef
Amazon is acquiring satellite operator Globalstar for $11.57 billion to accelerate its Project Leo low-Earth-orbit (LEO) ambitions and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Globalstar brings about two dozen satellites and licensed spectrum for direct-to-device links used today by Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch emergency SOS features; Amazon says it has an agreement with Apple to continue providing that connectivity. The deal gives Amazon pre-approved global spectrum rights and asset-tracking tech useful for logistics and delivery, potentially speeding rollout of phone-to-satellite services without lengthy country-by-country approvals. The move underscores growing industry competition to blanket the globe with LEO satellites—even as it raises regulatory, space-debris, and privacy questions.
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Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon LEO satellite network
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network