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Space Bureau Gives Nod to Amazon's $11.5 Billion Purchase of Globalstar

Published

27 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

Read at communicationsdaily.com →

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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FCC Space Bureau approved Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar, granting Amazon 25 MHz of mobile satellite service spectrum to expand direct-to-device satellite broadband in the US.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 7 sources have reported it between 27 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Amazon just secured vital spectrum to build a satellite broadband business that challenges existing players. If you offer complementary tech or services in telecom, expect new demand and competitive pressure starting 2027.

◆ Coverage

7 sources · first reported 27 Oct 2026 · latest 28 Oct 2026

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