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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion, Boosting Satellite Internet

4/19/2026

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Amazon announced it will acquire Globalstar for about $11.6 billion to boost its satellite internet capabilities.
The deal includes a long-term agreement to support satellite features for Apple Inc. devices, including Emergency SOS.
The acquisition lets Amazon integrate Globalstar’s infrastructure into the Amazon Leo network, expanding coverage in underserved areas.
The deal is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approval, strengthening Amazon’s position in the direct-to-device satellite market.

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Amazon announced it will acquire Globalstar for about $11.6 billion to boost its satellite internet capabilities.
The deal includes a long-term agreement to support satellite features for Apple Inc. devices, including Emergency SOS.
The acquisition lets Amazon integrate Globalstar’s infrastructure into the Amazon Leo network, expanding coverage in underserved areas.
The deal is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approval, strengthening Amazon’s position in the direct-to-device satellite market.