Amazon To Acquire Globalstar For $90 Per Share In Cash Or Stock, And Announces That Amazon Leo Will Power Satellite Services for Apple Watch and iPhone
Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch1, including Emergency SOS via satellite.
04/14/2026