Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.6bn, reboots satellite internet race

Amazon announces the acquisition of Globalstar for $11.6 billion.

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This operation redeploys the American giant's strategy against SpaceX in the satellite internet race.

The transaction strengthens Amazon's position in space telecommunications and global connectivity.

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Apr 14Amazon acquires Globalstar to compete with Starlink in communications

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