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 Jul 31
Amazon's Globalstar Might Be Partnering With Skylo on Satellite ...
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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 Apr 26
FCC Tells SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile to Stay in Their Lane With Satellite ...
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 Acquires Satellite Firm Globalstar For $11.57 Billion
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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 Nov 15 25
Apple May Be Working on 5 New Satellite iPhone Features
Apple May Be Working on 5 New Satellite iPhone Features: Your iPhone may one day be capable of accessing Apple Maps or sending photos without a cellular or Wi-Fi ...
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 Nov 10 25
iPhones may soon get offline navigation via satellites, reports say
iPhones may soon get offline navigation via satellites, reports say: Apple is reportedly developing new satellite-powered iPhone features, which includes offline ...
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 Nov 09 25
iPhones may receive these 5 satellite connectivity features
iPhones may receive these 5 satellite connectivity features: Apple is reportedly developing a slew of satellite connectivity features for iPhones ...
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9to5Mac Oct 06 25
SpaceX developments might encourage Apple to switch to Starlink
SpaceX developments might encourage Apple to switch to Starlink: Apple has gradually ramped up the capabilities of its iPhone satellite communications services ...
9to5mac.com/2025/10/06/two-spacex-developments-might-encourage-apple-to-switch-to-starlink/
Key FactsSpaceX Spectrum and Satellites Boost Apple Options
Oct 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9to5mac.com
  • Apple currently relies on Globalstar for iPhone satellite services but may switch to Starlink due to recent SpaceX advances.

  • SpaceX acquired EchoStar’s spectrum licenses worth $17 billion, securing 50 MHz in critical US and global bands.

  • The Starlink satellite fleet is set to expand from 650 to as many as 15,000 for enhanced mobile connectivity.

  • This expansion might persuade Apple to partner with Starlink, given Globalstar’s limited satellite count and spectrum.
    • Buying the EchoStar spectrum will give SpaceX more leverage in their negotiation with Apple.
    — Telecom analyst Philip Burnett discussing how the acquisition of spectrum will impact negotiations between SpaceX and Apple.
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Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: ...
Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: report - 9to5Mac
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Cult of Mac Mar 31 25
Apple and Elon Musk go head-to-head over satellite connectivity
Apple and Elon Musk go head-to-head over satellite connectivity: Uncover the challenges Apple faces with satellite connectivity as Elon Musk emerges as a ...
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 Mar 11 25
SpaceX Begging Feds To Ground Apple-Funded Rival's Satellites
SpaceX Begging Feds To Ground Apple-Funded Rival's Satellites: SpaceX sent a request to the Federal Communications Commission last week to block Globalstar from ...
jalopnik.com/1808081/spacex-fcc-ground-apple-rival-satellites/
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 Mar 08 25
SpaceX Urges FCC to Block Globalstar's Cellular Satellite Plans
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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 Nov 02 24
Apple Will Invest $1.5 Billion In Globalstar To Expand Satellite Services
Apple Will Invest $1.5 Billion In Globalstar To Expand Satellite Services: The tech company is pledging more money for Globalstar's network of satellites ...
cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-will-invest-1-5-billion-in-globalstar-to-expand-satellite-services/
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