Globalstar
Globalstar business and news from across the web.- Morning MetaverseAmazon has signed an $11.57 billion deal with Globalstar to utilize its satellite network, positioning itself as a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. Separately, YouTube announced it will reduce the number of ads shown during livestreams.
- Amazon buys the satellite internet company behind Apple’s SOS systemAmazon announced a merger with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to enhance its Project Kuiper satellite network, a rival to Starlink. This deal will leverage Globalstar's existing infrastructure, which currently powers Apple's emergency SOS feature on iPhones and Apple Watches. The direct-to-device service is expected to launch in 2028, with the merger anticipated to close in 2027.
- Morning MetaverseAmazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar, a move that would allow it to compete with SpaceX's Starlink in the satellite internet market. Separately, NASA's Artemis II crew experienced issues with Microsoft Outlook, requiring remote access from Earth to resolve.