Amazon's Stellar Leap: Acquires Globalstar to Outpace Starlink
Published on: April 14, 2026, 7:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Amazon.com has announced its acquisition of Globalstar for $11.57 billion, enhancing its satellite business in a bid to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. The deal will expand Amazon's satellite fleet and enable Direct-to-Device services by 2028, addressing areas with limited connectivity and enhancing emergency services.
