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Amazon Inc. is purchasing mobile satellite service provider Globalstar Inc.
Amazon plans to work with mobile network operators and additional partners to deliver space-based connectivity.
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.
Amazon plans to integrate its first- and second-generation Amazon Leo systems into a combined network of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit.
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.
Amazon and Apple signed an agreement to preserve satellite features for current and future iPhone and Apple Watch models.
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.
Amazon and Apple have an agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite.
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.
Amazon plans to deploy its own next-generation direct-to-device satellite system after the Globalstar transaction closes.
Amazon and Globalstar have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar.
Amazon’s planned direct-to-device satellite system is designed to offer higher spectrum use and efficiency than legacy direct-to-cell systems.
Amazon will acquire Globalstar’s existing satellite operations, infrastructure, assets, and MSS spectrum licenses with global authorizations.
Amazon will operate Globalstar alongside Amazon Leo.
Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to support its long-term vision for Amazon Leo.
The Amazon acquisition values Globalstar at $11.57 billion and represents a 23.5% premium.