Amazon purchases Globalstar for $11.6B to expand its low Earth orbit satellite network
Amazon is investing heavily in its satellite network
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Apple's quiet satellite strategy is starting to look like a long-term play for global coverage
Apple bets on space connectivity while competitors circle
Apple buys 20% stake in iPhone satellite service partner Globalstar
The money will be used to fund further expansion
Apple invests $450 million to prep Emergency SOS via satellite service
Communicate while outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage
Apple selects Globalstar as partner on Emergency SOS via satellite service
Apple's Emergency SOS service launches in November