FCC approves transfer of Globalstar licenses to Amazon

The October 27 decision covered control of Globalstar authorizations; reports put the acquisition’s expected closing in 2027.

October 31, 2026

FCC approves transfer of Globalstar licenses to Amazon

Key points

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The FCC approved the transfer of control of Globalstar and subsidiary licenses and authorizations to Amazon on October 27, 2026.
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Reports described about 25 MHz of mobile-satellite spectrum and access to Globalstar’s planned 48-satellite C-3 system.
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Convergência Digital reported that the acquisition was expected to close in 2027.

The FCC approved a transfer of Globalstar licenses and authorizations to Amazon on Oct. 27, 2026; reports put the acquisition’s expected closing in 2027.

On October 27, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the transfer of control of licenses and authorizations held by Globalstar and its subsidiaries to Amazon. The decision was a regulatory step in Amazon’s planned acquisition of the satellite operator.

What the FCC approved

Reports on the decision described about 25 MHz of Globalstar mobile-satellite spectrum and access to its C-3 system as part of the transaction. Convergência Digital reported that C-3 is planned as a 48-satellite constellation. DiarioBitcoin reported that building and launching the system depended on the acquisition closing.

Convergência Digital also reported that Amazon would have to continue Globalstar’s existing agreements with U.S. defense and public-safety agencies.