Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon Leo satellite network
Today Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models, including Emergency SOS via satellite. The new capabilities are part of Amazon’s long-term vision for space-based connectivity, and Amazon plans to work with mobile network operators (MNOs) and additional partners to deliver on that vision and extend reliable, high-speed connectivity to customers, no matter where they are in the world.
Today Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models, including Emergency SOS via satellite. The new capabilities are part of Amazon’s long-term vision for space-based connectivity, and Amazon plans to work with mobile network operators (MNOs) and additional partners to deliver on that vision and extend reliable, high-speed connectivity to customers, no matter where they are in the world.
Amazon Leo introduces gigabit-speed antenna for commercial aviation
Amazon Leo has launched the Aviation Antenna, delivering high-speed internet to commercial aircraft with up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. The low-profile, full-duplex antenna has no moving parts, requires minimal maintenance, and can be installed in one day. A single antenna provides connectivity for an entire aircraft, supporting passenger entertainment and crew operations from gate to gate. The system uses satellites in low Earth orbit and over 300 ground gateways worldwide for reliable global coverage. Delta and JetBlue have already signed agreements to use the technology.
Amazon Leo has launched the Aviation Antenna, delivering high-speed internet to commercial aircraft with up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. The low-profile, full-duplex antenna has no moving parts, requires minimal maintenance, and can be installed in one day. A single antenna provides connectivity for an entire aircraft, supporting passenger entertainment and crew operations from gate to gate. The system uses satellites in low Earth orbit and over 300 ground gateways worldwide for reliable global coverage. Delta and JetBlue have already signed agreements to use the technology.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says it’s important to pursue multiple parallel paths when inventing and experimenting
Progress is rarely a straight line. In an excerpt from Jassy’s latest annual letter to shareholders, he notes that most new jumps forward require invention and experimentation, and pursuing multiple paths gives you the best chance to find the desired trajectory.
Progress is rarely a straight line. In an excerpt from Jassy’s latest annual letter to shareholders, he notes that most new jumps forward require invention and experimentation, and pursuing multiple paths gives you the best chance to find the desired trajectory.
