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The deal also includes a partnership with Apple, allowing Amazon Leo to power satellite features like Emergency SOS on iPhone and Apple Watch while continuing and enhancing Globalstar\u2019s existing services. Overall, the agreement aims to improve global connectivity, support emergency communications and remote access, and is expected to close in 2027 pending regulatory approval and operational milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/company-news\/amazon-globalstar-apple\">https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/company-news\/amazon-globalstar-apple<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon\u00a0is acquiring Globalstar\u00a0to expand its low Earth orbit \u201cAmazon Leo\u201d network with direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services, enabling mobile connectivity in areas without traditional coverage. 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