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FCC clears Amazon Leo to acquire mobile-satellite operator Globalstar

Engadget • Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.

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Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.

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Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.

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