Amazon's $9bn Globalstar Satellite Acquisition
Sector: Broadband • Location: Multiple African countries
Source: Extensia Ltd
Amazon is negotiating a $9 billion acquisition of satellite communications firm Globalstar to accelerate its low-Earth orbit satellite internet rollout under Project Kuiper, enhancing its position in African connectivity markets. The deal focuses on spectrum rights and existing satellite infrastructure, potentially providing Amazon with regulatory advantages in African countries where Globalstar a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Broadband, Telecommunications
- Location
- Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Extensia Ltd
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Description | Amazon is negotiating a $9 billion acquisition of satellite communications firm Globalstar to accelerate its low-Earth orbit satellite internet rollout under Project Kuiper, enhancing its position in African connectivity markets. The deal focuses on spectrum rights and existing satellite infrastructure, potentially providing Amazon with regulatory advantages in African countries where Globalstar already holds spectrum authorizations and partnerships. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
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Country | Nigeria |
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Source | Extensia Ltd |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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