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FCC clears Amazon’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

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The Federal Communications Commission approved Amazon’s planned purchase of U.S. satellite operator Globalstar, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the roughly $11.5 billion deal. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Amazon’s entry into direct-to-device connectivity and support satellite broadband, 5G and rural connectivity.

Discovered 2026-10-27T12:04:41.218430-07:00 | 2026-10-27T12:04:41.218430-07:00

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  • FCC approval removes a key regulatory obstacle to Amazon’s roughly $11.5 billion purchase of Globalstar, advancing a major consolidation in the satellite sector.
  • The deal is aimed at accelerating Amazon’s direct-to-device connectivity offering, alongside satellite broadband, 5G and rural connectivity—developments relevant to satellite operators and communications providers.

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