Amazon has announced its acquisition of Globalstar, a key player in satellite connectivity that powers Apple's features for iPhones and Apple Watches. Globalstar operates a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which Apple heavily utilizes for connectivity when users are outside cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. With this acquisition, Amazon aims to enhance its own LEO satellite network, known as Amazon Leo, by integrating Globalstar's satellites. This move will allow Amazon to offer mobile network operators the ability to extend voice, text, and data services to customers in areas lacking terrestrial network coverage. Importantly, Amazon has also reached an agreement with Apple to ensure that current services provided by Globalstar will continue uninterrupted, potentially improving satellite connectivity for Apple device users through access to the combined resources of Globalstar and Amazon Leo.