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Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

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Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at roughly $9 billion; Globalstar is Apple's satellite connectivity partner. The acquisition would give Amazon direct satellite connectivity assets and could bolster its device and network capabilities; the target is strategic but the talks are unconfirmed. Expect meaningful moves in AMZN and GSAT equity on confirmation and potential regulatory scrutiny given the scale and telecom strategic implications.

Analysis

Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at roughly $9 billion; Globalstar is Apple's satellite connectivity partner. The acquisition would give Amazon direct satellite connectivity assets and could bolster its device and network capabilities; the target is strategic but the talks are unconfirmed. Expect meaningful moves in AMZN and GSAT equity on confirmation and potential regulatory scrutiny given the scale and telecom strategic implications.

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