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Deal Dispatch: Amazon Buys Globalstar, Instacart Grabs Instaleap, QVC Announces Bankruptcy - Amazon.com (

The deal gives Apple continued satellite support while Amazon aims to turn Project Kuiper into a stronger rival to Starlink.

  • Amazon.com Inc. agreed to purchase satellite operator Globalstar, Inc. for $11.6 billion to accelerate its satellite internet business, Project Kuiper.
  • The deal includes a strategic partnership with Apple Inc. to continue supporting satellite capabilities for the Apple Watch and iPhone through Globalstar's existing network.
  • This acquisition transforms Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, into a number-two rival to Elon Musk's Starlink, signaling a new corporate space race for connectivity opportunities.
  • Apple benefits by accessing advanced satellite connectivity without the massive capital expenditure of building its own constellation, allowing the tech giant to mitigate infrastructure risk.
  • As Amazon Leo evolves, the firm aims to advance satellite connectivity beyond emergency messaging, positioning the e-commerce titan as a primary competitor in space-based internet infrastructure.
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The acquisition of Globalstar will allow Amazon to expand voice, data, and messaging services via satellite directly to smartphones. Amazon announced an agreement to acquire Globalstar, in a transaction that reinforces the development of its low Earth orbit satellite network, known as Amazon Leo, and introduces new direct communication capabilities between satellites and mobile devices. The acquisition will allow Amazon to integrate Direct-to-De…

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coruzant.com broke the news on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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