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Amazon buys Globalstar to expand Leo with direct-to-device satellite coverage

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Amazon buys Globalstar to expand Leo with direct-to-device satellite coverage
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Amazon will acquire Globalstar to fuse its Leo satellite network with Globalstar’s spectrum and MSS capabilities, enabling next‑gen Direct‑to‑Device satellite services; separately, Amazon and Apple will extend satellite connectivity to iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite. The move aims to deliver broader, more resilient global coverage, with D2D rollout starting in 2028 and the merger closing anticipated in 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

Topics:businesstechnology#amazon-leo#direct-to-device#emergency-sos#globalstar#satellite-communications#technology
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