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Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.
Amazon Allowed to Acquire Globalstar Despite Yippy’s Objection to Satellite Deal: U.S. regulators have approved Amazon’s acquisition of satellite operator ...
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iPhone Satellite Provider Globalstar Gets FCC Approval for C-3 Constellation: Globalstar, which is being acquired by Amazon, plans on using the 48 low-Earth ...
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iPhone Satellite Provider Confirms Deal with Android-Focused Skylo: Skylo, which offers the satellite messaging on Google Pixel and Verizon's eligible devices ...
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Apple Satellite Features Will Be Free on iPhones for Another Year: Will that change once Amazon completes its acquisition of Apple's satellite partner ...
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iPhone Satellite Provider Globalstar Finally Gets Some New Sats After Delays: The iPhone satellite communications provider Globalstar is hinting the replacement ...
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Rocket Lab clears 1st hurdle in its biggest satellite deal: Rocket Lab ($RKLB) deployed 8 satellites for MDA Space & Globalstar as its Space Systems segment ...
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Amazon Leo wants to connect smartphones directly from space: More than 5,000 near-Earth satellites are intended to connect mobile devices directly from space ...
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Amazon is acquiring Globalstar satellite assets to deploy a 5,000+ satellite direct-to-device network by 2028!
GLOBAL EXPANSION: The initiative builds out ... Show more
Amazon's Globalstar Might Be Partnering With Skylo on Satellite Messaging: A new FCC application suggests Globalstar will go beyond serving iPhones and ...
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Globalstar to Start Launching C-3 Satellites for iPhones Next Year: Globalstar, Apple's partner on satellite connectivity and soon to be acquired by Amazon ...
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Amazon to Take Over Apple's 20% Stake in Globalstar as Part of Acquisition: In a new FCC filing, Amazon reveals more details about how it envisions using ...
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Satellite deal: Amazon acquires Apple’s stake in Globalstar: Amazon is known to be giving a boost to satellite communications and is acquiring the provider ...
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Recommended in Issue 5/2026 at €15.51, Iridium has significantly exceeded our price target of €31. The stock is currently consolidating around €35 ... Show more
FCC Tells SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile to Stay in Their Lane With Satellite Spectrum: The Federal Communications Commission dismisses SpaceX's requests to use other ...
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Amazon's Globalstar Grab Adds iPhone Connectivity to Its Starlink Pursuit: Amazon announces plans to acquire satellite service provider Globalstar in its quest ...
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Key FactsAmazon Expands Satellite Network with Globalstar Deal
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its emerging satellite connectivity business.
- This deal adds two dozen satellites to Amazon’s current network and supports the rollout of Direct-to-Device technology from 2028.
- Globalstar will continue providing Apple features such as Emergency SOS under an existing agreement.
- The acquisition awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close next year following milestone achievements.
The FCC was 'very open-minded' to the acquisition.— Brendan Carr, FCC Chair, said in an interview with CNBC.
CNBC Apr 14
FCC Chair Brendan Carr: We're very open-minded to Amazon-Globalstar deal: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ...
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Barron's Apr 14
Paid articlePaywall Globalstar Stock Surges. It’s Nearing a Takeover by Amazon, Report Says.: Globalstar stock was leaping on Tuesday following a report that Amazon ...
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$AMZN is trading higher after announcing an $11.6 billion acquisition of Starlink competitor Globalstar. 📈
The deal aims to enhance the e-commerce ... Show more
Cellular Satellite Race Heats Up As Amazon Acquires Globalstar: Globalstar provides satellite connectivity on iPhones, but Amazon and Apple say the $11 ...
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Why AST SpaceMobile Could Buy Iridium, Viasat Spectrum To Counter Amazon's Globalstar Deal
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Amazon Agrees To Buy Globalstar In $11.6 Billion Deal Amid Musk Space Battle: Amazon agreed to buy Globalstar stock for $11.57 billion, in a move expanding its ...
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Paid articlePaywall Amazon’s stock is on its best run since 2022 as Globalstar acquisition fuels rally
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Barron's Apr 15
Paid articlePaywall 3 Lessons From Amazon’s Blockbuster Deal to Buy Globalstar: Amazon shook up the space business with its deal to buy the satellite communications company ...
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Amazon will acquire Starlink competitor Globalstar for $11.57 billion.
Sevens Report Research founder @TomEssaye on the deal: Corporate America is "firing on ... Show more
9to5Mac Apr 02
Amazon ‘in talks’ to acquire Globalstar, and Apple’s stake is a key factor: Amazon is reportedly “in talks” to acquire Globalstar, the company that connects ...
9to5mac.com/2026/04/01/amazon-in-talks-to-acquire-globalstar-and-apples-stake-is-a-key-factor/
Amazon Beats SpaceX In Globalstar Deal, LEO Race Heats Up - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Globalstar (NASDAQ:
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Barron's Apr 15
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Amazon takes on Starlink with a billion-dollar deal: With an $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar, Amazon aims to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink in the ...
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Amazon Owns The Future, Stock Headed To $300, Citron Says: 'World Domination' - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
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Amazon Acquires Satellite Firm Globalstar For $11.57 Billion: Amazon is making its most aggressive move yet to close the gap with SpaceX to shortcut its way into ...
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dlvr.it Apr 14
Amazon pays $11.5B to satisfy satellite-envy while cowering in Musk's shadow: : Deal only comes with 24 operational sats, but also an Apple deal ...
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Paid articlePaywall These Stocks Are Today’s Movers: Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Globalstar, Credo, Intel, Tesla, and More
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Amazon to buy Louisiana based satellite firm Globalstar in $11.6 billion deal
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Amazon nears deal to buy Globalstar, Bloomberg News reports: Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire satellite telecom group Globalstar ...
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Amazon buys Globalstar: Satellite communications for iPhone, Apple Watch and its own Leo network
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Amazon reportedly working on acquiring Globalstar: Amazon is reportedly continuing to work on its own satellite plans. According to several unnamed sources ...
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Paid articlePaywall Amazon nears deal to buy Globalstar in push to rival Musk’s Starlink
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Barron's Apr 02
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Amazon eyes Globalstar acquisition to rival SpaceX: Buying Globalstar would bolster Amazon's Kuiper satellite internet service as it works to close a wide gap ...
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Barron's Apr 02
Paid articlePaywall Amazon Lines Up Deal to Rival SpaceX’s Starlink: Report. Why Apple Could Be a Problem.
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Amazon just made things uncomfortable for Elon Musk: Amazon is in talks to acquire satellite company Globalstar for $9 billion in a move that could reshape its ...
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Sudden twist in space: An iPhone company could now completely thwart Jeff Bezos’ plans
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Paid articlePaywall This space stock is hot — and both Amazon and SpaceX may want to buy it: Acquiring Globalstar could give Amazon a helping hand as it seeks to compete with ...
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Science & Tech: Amazon in talks to buy $9bn satellite telecoms group: report: US tech and e-commerce giant Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos ...
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Amazon seeks to rival Starlink with possible $9bn Globalstar deal, says FT: Amazon’s network would be the closest competitor to Elon Musk’s Starlink
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E-commerce giant Amazon apparently wants to become even more independent from its core business. According to a media report ... Show more
SpaceX's Cellular Starlink Aims for Speeds That Reach 150Mbps Per User: A SpaceX policy manager mentions the goal at a conference as the company prepares to ...
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Apple's iPhone might soon be able to send photos via satellite connection: Apple Maps will support satellite-based navigation, too.
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iPhones may receive these 5 satellite connectivity features: Apple is reportedly developing a slew of satellite connectivity features for iPhones ...
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Globalstar draws SpaceX interest in sale process, Bloomberg News reports: (Reuters) -Globalstar is exploring a potential sale and has held early discussions with ...
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Report: Apple Satellite Partner Globalstar Could Sell to SpaceX: SpaceX’s cellular Starlink system is currently competing against Globalstar ...
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Paid articlePaywall Globalstar stock jumps after report of sale talks with Musk's SpaceX: Shares of Globalstar (GSAT) spiked on late Thursday afternoon after a Bloomberg report ...
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Elon Musk tries to make Apple and mobile carriers regret choosing Starlink rivals
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Apple Partner Globalstar Is Worried About Chinese Satellite Interference: Radio interference from China's BeiDou-3 system could affect Globalstar's efforts to ...
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Musk asks authorities to stop satellite support for Apple: According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the tech billionaire is exerting pressure on a US ...
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SpaceX Urges FCC to Greenlight Gigabit Starlink Upgrades, Fires Back at Critics: This comes after several SpaceX competitors—including EchoStar, Viasat ...
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SpaceX Rivals Urge FCC to Reject 'Anticompetitive' Starlink Upgrades: Several satellite companies—including EchoStar, Viasat, and Globalstar—argue that proposed ...
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SpaceX Urges FCC to Block Globalstar's Cellular Satellite Plans: SpaceX says iPhone satellite provider Globalstar should delay its launch plans until the FCC ...
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iPhone Satellite Provider Globalstar: Rivals 'Are Catching Up' to Us: Globalstar's chief product officer touts the higher orbit of Globalstar's satellites as an ...
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