Amazon will acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at approximately $10.8 billion.
Amazon plans to operate Globalstar’s existing satellite fleet and its upcoming Low Earth Orbit satellites manufactured by MDA Space.
The acquisition integrates Globalstar’s satellite fleet and licensed S-band spectrum into the Amazon Leo ecosystem.
Under the Amazon-Apple agreement, 85% of Globalstar’s network capacity is dedicated to Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite messaging services.
Apple is paying for 95% of the upgraded network expenses for Globalstar’s HIBLEO-4 replacement satellite constellation.
The Amazon-Globalstar transaction is expected to close in 2027.
Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar includes Globalstar’s existing satellite operations, infrastructure, assets, and mobile satellite services spectrum licenses.
The Amazon-Globalstar transaction is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and Globalstar achieving certain HIBLEO-4 replacement satellite milestones.
On April 14, 2026, Amazon.com Inc. reached a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar in a transaction valued at approximately $11.57 billion.
The cash election is capped at 40% of total Globalstar shares and excess cash elections will convert to stock consideration on a pro rata basis.
Amazon plans to deploy its own next-generation direct-to-device satellite system after the Globalstar transaction closes.
Globalstar’s satellite service on iPhone 14 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports emergency texting, messaging friends and family, roadside assistance requests, and location sharing.
Globalstar faces a potential $110 million downward adjustment if it does not achieve certain operational milestones with its HIBLEO-4 replacement satellite constellation.
Apple held a 20% stake in Globalstar before the acquisition agreement.
Amazon and Globalstar have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar.
Amazon will acquire Globalstar’s existing satellite operations, infrastructure, assets, and MSS spectrum licenses with global authorizations.
Globalstar’s C-3 constellation is intended to support Apple satellite connectivity and additional use cases.
Amazon will operate Globalstar alongside Amazon Leo.
Globalstar stockholders holding approximately 58% of the combined voting power of Globalstar common stock have approved the transaction by written consent.
Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to support its long-term vision for Amazon Leo.