Milestone note Oct 27, 2026
The FCC cleared Amazon's $11.5B Globalstar deal — buying the spectrum Apple's iPhones use for satellite SOS
The FCC's Space Bureau approved Amazon Leo's roughly $11.5B acquisition of Globalstar on October 27, transferring about 25 MHz of mobile-satellite spectrum and Globalstar's satellites, and cleared Amazon to use the grant for Globalstar's next-generation constellation after closing. Amazon will take over Apple's stake and keep powering iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features. Closing is expected in 2027.
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