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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Amazon's purchase of Globalstar is described in a 154-page filing.
Amazon's $11.6 billion purchase of Globalstar is scheduled to close in 2027.
Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar was intended to secure S-band spectrum and low-Earth-orbit infrastructure for the Amazon Leo initiative.
Amazon acquired Globalstar for $11.6 billion on April 14, 2026.
BNP Paribas views Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar as a strategic positive for Amazon Leo’s commercialization path.
Globalstar currently partners with Apple to power satellite service on iPhone 14 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Amazon will use Globalstar’s existing mobile satellite services licenses and ground infrastructure in its satellite operations.
The Amazon-Globalstar merger agreement caps consideration at $90 worth of Amazon stock per Globalstar share.
Amazon offered Globalstar shareholders $90 per share in a combination of cash and Amazon common stock.
Apple has enabled its satellite messaging service through Globalstar since 2022.
Amazon Inc. is purchasing mobile satellite service provider Globalstar Inc.
MDA Space is building 17 satellites for Globalstar’s HIBLEO-4 replacement satellite constellation.
Amazon will acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at approximately $10.8 billion.
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.