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Amazon Acquires Globalstar in $11.5B Deal

March 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Amazon acquires Globalstar for up to $11.5 billion.
Deal includes Globalstar's LEO satellite operations and infrastructure.
Acquisition enables Amazon to enter D2D satellite market earlier.
Globalstar's existing fleet will operate alongside Amazon's LEO constellation.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Amazon's aggressive push into the D2D satellite sector, potentially disrupting the competitive landscape. The deal could also indicate a shift in Amazon's strategy to expand its presence in the satellite communications market, which may have implications for other industry players.

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What Happened

Ecommerce Giant Expands Into Direct-To-Device Satellite Market

Amazon has announced its acquisition of Globalstar, a LEO satellite operator, in a deal valued at up to $11.5 billion. The acquisition will enable Amazon to enter the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite market earlier, with Globalstar’s existing satellite fleet and infrastructure set to operate alongside Amazon’s LEO constellation. The deal is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approvals, and was first reported by Developing Telecoms.

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