Amazon merges with Globestar to accelerate Leo satellite network

Bandwidth Blog | 16.04.2026 17:25
Amazon has announced a strategic merger with satellite communications provider Globalstar Inc. to strengthen its Leo satellite network, a direct competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink. While Globalstar may not be a household name, it is a critical infrastructure player best known for powering Apple’s emergency satellite SOS features on compatible iPhones and Apple Watches.