by Catherine Viola
Globalstar has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, which plans to integrate Globalstar’s satellite systems into Amazon Leo’s future next-generation D2D constellation. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) continues its LEO satellite deployment, it stands in a bolstered position in 2026. In February 2026, the company has been authorised by the FCC to launch an additional 4,504 satellites, ultimately bringing its total fleet to 7,736 satellites. Meanwhile, in April 2026, Amazon announced… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Many of the Big Tech companies’ consumer and commercial products and services rely on access to a broad array of spectrum resources and Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta are all ardent supporters of unlicensed and shared spectrum policies. In varying degrees, the four companies are also increasingly interested in the… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Amazon is increasingly active in both the wireless and satellite sectors and is a strong supporter of unlicensed and shared spectrum policies. In 2026, the spotlight is on Amazon’s satellite business where Amazon Leo has been authorised by the FCC to add thousands of satellites to its existing constellation, while… Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Globalstar is emerging as a key player in satellite direct-to-device connectivity through its partnership with Apple. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Lynk progressed its satellite-direct-to-phone service in a year when larger rivals revealed rival offerings and the regulatory debate about re-using terrestrial spectrum remains unresolved. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The two years since we last compiled PolicyTracker’s LEO Tracker have seen a gradual move to greater commercial availability for low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Well known for serving the aviation and maritime industries, Inmarsat is now being acquired by another geostationary (GEO) satellite operator, Viasat. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Lynk is developing a satellite-direct-to-phone service that re-uses terrestrial spectrum to enhance coverage. Despite global regulatory uncertainty about this strategy, the company recently received a commercial licence to launch its service outside of the US. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Apple argues that regulators should adopt a "balanced" approach in assigning both licensed and licence-exempt spectrum. It supports unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. Apple is also moving into the satellite connectivity space through an agreement with Globalstar. Read more...