Amazon just put Elon Musk’s Starlink on notice

Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice

Amazon dropped $11.57 billion on a satellite company, and the battle for who connects the world just got a lot more interesting

Amazon is making a major satellite push with Globalstar, aiming to challenge Starlink and expand direct-to-device connectivity for remote users. (Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Amazon’s planned Globalstar acquisition gives it spectrum, satellites and infrastructure to power satellite texting, calls and data beyond cell coverage. (Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Amazon launched its second fleet of 27 Project Kuiper internet satellites in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 23, 2025, to create a mega constellation which will offer global broadband internet access. (GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images)

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