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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar, Announces Agreement With Apple to Continue Service for iPhone and Apple Watch

Amazon will acquire Globalstar to add direct-to-device satellite services to its low Earth orbit network. The company also announced an agreement with Apple to continue providing satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite.

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