Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink’s smartphone ambitions

Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink’s smartphone ambitions. Amazon has made a deal to buy Globalstar's low-Earth orbit satellite network for $11.57 billion, snapping up its spectrum licenses, operations, and assets to combine with its upcoming Leo internet satellite constellation. Apple owned 20 percent of Globalstar, and as a part of the deal, Amazon will continue to support satellite services like Emergency SOS for iPhones and Apple Watches, and develop future services that connect them to its Leo satellite network. The deal is currently scheduled to close, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the satellite internet industry. This partnership between Apple and Amazon is seen as a major challenge to Starlink’s ambitions in the smartphone market. Apple and Amazon are looking to expand their reach and provide better services to their customers. The deal is also expected to pave the way for new innovations in the field of satellite technology. With the combined resources of Apple and Amazon, the possibilities for future developments are endless. The satellite internet industry is expected to see a significant boost with this deal, and it will be interesting to see how Starlink responds to this challenge.