Amazon is negotiating to acquire satellite operator Globalstar to accelerate its Project Kuiper satellite internet ambitions and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The deal faces complications due to Apple's 20% stake in Globalstar and existing capacity-sharing agreements. If successful, this acquisition would significantly reshape the low-Earth orbit satellite internet competition.
Background
SpaceX's Starlink currently dominates the low-Earth orbit satellite internet market, while Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to become a major competitor. Globalstar operates existing satellite communications infrastructure and has partnerships with Apple.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10