Amazon and Apple link iPhone connectivity to Leo satellites after Starlink talks
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Amazon will acquire Globalstar for about $11 billion and sign a deal with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches via the Amazon Leo network, aiming for a Direct-to-Device service by 2028 after a 2027 merger close, with Leo’s mid-2026 launch and ongoing regulatory review, intensifying competition with Starlink and expanding satellite-enabled features like emergency SOS and messaging.
- Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer Ars Technica
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- Why Amazon Is Buying Starlink Rival Globalstar in $11 Billion Deal WSJ
- Amazon’s $11.6 billion Globalstar purchase amps up satellite rivalry with Musk The Seattle Times
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