Amazon has officially acquired Globalstar, a primary satellite network competitor to Starlink, in a landmark $11 billion deal. This strategic move integrates Globalstar into the Amazon Leo project, focusing on direct-to-device connectivity for smartphones and wearables.
Key Integration and Apple Partnership
The acquisition has significant implications for Apple users. Apple, which previously held a 20% stake in Globalstar, will now utilize Amazon’s infrastructure to power critical satellite features on iPhones and Apple Watches. These services include:
- Emergency SOS via satellite
- Satellite messaging
- Find My location tracking
By absorbing Globalstar’s network, Amazon positions itself as a dominant force in the satellite market, providing the backbone for next-generation mobile connectivity across both its own ecosystem and Apple’s hardware suite.
