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Apple Eyes Starlink for iPhone's Satellite Connectivity Upgrade

10/24/2025

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Apple weighs a Starlink partnership for iPhone satellite connectivity as Globalstar faces challenges.
Globalstar chair James Monroe hints at a $10 billion sale, signaling independence from Apple.
SpaceX aligned Starlink satellites to the same radio spectrum as Apple, easing a transition.
Apple invested significantly in Globalstar while avoiding carrier regulation, complicating the relationship.
The iPhone 18 Pro may soon support non-terrestrial 5G, expanding satellite options.

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Story summary

Apple weighs a Starlink partnership for iPhone satellite connectivity as Globalstar faces challenges.
Globalstar chair James Monroe hints at a $10 billion sale, signaling independence from Apple.
SpaceX aligned Starlink satellites to the same radio spectrum as Apple, easing a transition.
Apple invested significantly in Globalstar while avoiding carrier regulation, complicating the relationship.
The iPhone 18 Pro may soon support non-terrestrial 5G, expanding satellite options.