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Amazon Bets Big on Globalstar to Power Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

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Source: WIRED
Amazon Bets Big on Globalstar to Power Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
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Amazon is buying Globalstar for about $11.6B to boost its low-Earth-orbit Project Leo network and gain spectrum rights for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, with Apple tying the tech to iPhone and Apple Watch features; the deal fuels Starlink competition and raises concerns about orbital congestion and data privacy, with closing expected in 2027 after regulatory reviews.

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