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Amazon looking to buy Globalstar, the company behind Apple's SOS via Satellite



Apple purchased a 20% stake in Globalstar, so it has been thrown in the middle of the negotiations for Amazon to purchase the company. It powers SOS via Satellite on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Globalstar powers SOS via Satellite

It seems that Amazon could end up owning the infrastructure behind Emergency SOS via Satellite. The critical feature launched with iPhone 14 and has even become available with Apple Watch Ultra 3, but it relies on satellites operated by Globalstar.

According to a Financial Times report covered by 9to5Mac, Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar. Apple purchased a 20% stake in the company in 2024, which means it has been included in these acquisition talks.

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