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Amazon Leo's D2D plan nears liftoff as FCC clears Globalstar buy
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has approved Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar, enabling Amazon's Leo satellite constellation to launch its direct-to-device (D2D) communication service.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Amazon now has regulatory clearance to deploy satellite-to-device services in the US. You should explore integrating satellite D2D technology now before competitors catch up.
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2 sources · 27 Oct 2026
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