Amazon – Globalstar

MN-50025

Amazon.com, Inc. (**Amazon**) proposes to acquire Globalstar, Inc (**Globalstar**), its subsidiaries, assets and facilities. Amazon supplies retail services, media content, electronic devices and on-demand technology services (including cloud computing). Amazon also operates Amazon Leo, which will supply high-capacity broadband/fixed satellite service (**FSS**) services to government agencies, business and consumers using low Earth orbit satellites. Amazon Leo plans to launch its commercial service in mid-2026. In Australia, Amazon Leo has an agreement with NBN Co to deliver fixed-satellite broadband services to regional, remote and rural Australian customers. Globalstar supplies global narrowband/mobile satellite service (**MSS**) connectivity services for voice and data communications applications. Globalstar provides these services to government agencies, businesses and consumers, using allocated MSS spectrum. Globalstar currently provides Apple with direct-to-device (**D2D**) satellite connectivity services on certain iPhone and Apple Watch models, allowing users to send and receive messages while outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage (e.g. to text emergency services or receive roadside assistance). Amazon has signed an agreement to continue providing Apple with D2D services post-acquisition.