Amazon Nears Deal for Globalstar in Push to Rival Musk’s Starlink

In the satellite internet market on 14 April 2026, Amazon agreed to buy the satellite firm Globalstar in a deal worth $11.57 billion, in a challenge to Musk's Starlink. Bloomberg reported Amazon was nearing the deal, while other outlets reported it signed.

The Verge reported that Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink's smartphone ambitions.