FCC clears Amazon Leo to acquire mobile-satellite operator Globalstar

The deal is designed to allow Leo to to deliver direct-to-device service.

By Steve Dent Oct. 28, 2026 9:13 am EST josefkubes/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulator announced. The deal is designed to expand Leo's space-based footprint and allow direct-to-device service for its growing satellite network, Amazon previously said.