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Apple launched the iPhone Air on September 9th, 2025.
The move by Apple is beneficial for digital-first mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and global roaming providers.
Apple aims to gain more control over user experience with its devices through the shift to eSIM exclusively.
In addition to Apple's applications, au Starlink Direct supports the social media platform 'X', disaster information app '特務機関NERV防災', and climbing information apps 'YAMAP' and 'ヤマレコ'.
Apple introduced space-enabled messaging for iPhones in 2022 using Globalstar’s constellation.
Apple will probably continue to offer free satellite communications services with iPhone hardware in the short term or at least until the end of 2025 for iPhone 14 users under the one-year extension of the original two-year free inclusive offer.
Apple will invest $1,100,000,000 in satellite communications company Globalstar alongside a further $400,000,000 for a 20% equity stake in the business.
In an 2024-10-29 SEC filing, Globalstar committed to continue allocating 85 percent of its network capacity to Apple.
Apple will take a 20 percent stake in Globalstar by buying 400,000 Class B shares for $400,000,000.
Apple’s total investment in Globalstar could reach $1,750,000,000.
Apple will invest $1,100,000,000 and take an equity stake to fund more satellites for Globalstar.
$232,000,000 of Apple’s $400,000,000 purchase of Class B shares will go to pay down Globalstar’s existing debt.
Apple’s latest investment in Globalstar comes as SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and others seek permission to use cellular spectrum from space to deliver texting, voice, and broadband services directly to Android phones.
After Apple agreed in 2022 to cover most of the costs to replenish Globalstar’s constellation, Globalstar awarded MDA a $327,000,000 contract to build 17 satellites.
Apple is providing about $232,000,000 to Globalstar to refinance debt due in 2029.
The article was updated 2024-11-04 to correct details about the $232,000,000 Globalstar would be getting from Apple to reduce debt.
Apple has used Globalstar’s current network of 31 L-band satellites since 2022 to enable iPhones to access emergency services when terrestrial networks are unavailable.
Apple will inject $1,700,000,000 for a new Globalstar constellation to improve space-based communications for iPhones.
Apple will make $1,100,000,000 in staggered cash prepayments to Globalstar to help fund the new network.
Apple would take a 20% equity stake in the new Globalstar constellation for $400,000,000 if the deal closes as expected 2024-11-05.