Apple and Amazon have signed an agreement to provide satellite connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches, building on Apple's existing Globalstar service. Amazon will support current models while both companies collaborate on future satellite services using Amazon's LEO constellation. The partnership positions them to compete with Starlink in satellite connectivity for consumer devices.
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Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink’s smartphone ambitions
Apple and Amazon combine Globalstar with Amazon's LEO constellation to deliver satellite internet on iPhones and Watches, directly challenging Starlink's consumer device dominance.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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