Globalstar is an American telecommunications company that operates a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, providing satellite phone, data transmission, and earth observation services. As a mobile satellite service provider, Globalstar offers products including satellite phones, IoT modules, and asset tracking devices. The company partners with organizations like Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Parsons, and serves various sectors including government, public safety, and commercial maritime. Key words associated with Globalstar are: LEO constellation, satellite communications, IoT, asset tracking, and telecommunications.
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Globalstar is pursuing an $11.6 billion acquisition and corporate integration with Amazon.com Inc.
Under the pending merger, Amazon intends to combine Globalstar’s globally harmonized L-band and S-band spectrum assets with Project Kuiper’s broadband infrastructure.
Globalstar Inc. is navigating an $11.6 billion acquisition and corporate integration with Amazon.com Inc.
Amazon, Iridium, Globalstar, and Telesat launched the SpaceConnect Association in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026.
Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar formed the SpaceConnect Association.
Amazon acquired Globalstar for $11.57 billion in April 2026.
Amazon acquired Globalstar’s licensed spectrum bands and global network infrastructure in the transaction.
Amazon and Globalstar reached a definitive merger agreement in April 2026.
Globalstar powers Apple’s iPhone emergency SOS functionality.
Amazon entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Globalstar in April 2026.
Amazon acquired Globalstar for $11.57 billion in April 2026.
The Amazon-Globalstar deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s licensed spectrum bands and terrestrial and satellite infrastructure.
The Amazon-Globalstar deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s licensed spectrum bands and terrestrial and satellite infrastructure network.
Amazon is using Globalstar to build a connectivity layer for its logistics network, devices, and cloud customers that does not depend on SpaceX.
Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar is intended to build a competitive alternative to Starlink’s direct-to-device network.
Amazon paid $11.6 billion for GlobalStar in mid-April.
Amazon agreed to acquire Globalstar for approximately $11.6 billion on April 13, 2026.
Amazon Leo gains Globalstar’s mobile satellite services spectrum licenses and Apple’s embedded customer base through the acquisition of Globalstar.
Amazon acquisirà Globalstar in base a un accordo di fusione definitivo.
L’acquisizione di Globalstar consentirà ad Amazon Leo di estendere la copertura cellulare ai clienti al di fuori della portata delle reti terrestri.