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Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner
Apple is taking a 20 percent stake in its iPhone satellite connectivity partner Globalstar — a stake worth $400 million — as part of an expansion of its deal with the company. Globalstar will also receive a prepayment of $1.1 billion from Apple that is intended to improve satellite infrastructure.
Apple Wants More Satellites and Ground Stations for iPhone Satellite SOS
Globalstar will use fresh Apple money to create, launch, and maintain the new satellite network and build additional ground stations. It currently operates ground stations in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Puerto Rico, and Texas.
Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity
Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1
Apple takes 20 percent stake in Globalstar, commits $1.1bn for iPhone satellite services
Apple has taken a 20 percent ownership stake in satellite company Globalstar in an equity deal worth around $400 million. It will also give Globalstar $1.1 billion in cash to expand iPhone satellite services. The deal is expected to close on Tuesday.
Apple Will Invest $1.5B in Globalstar to Expand Satellite Services
The tech company is pledging more money for Globalstar's network of satellites, which power Emergency SOS and messaging.
A satellite services company is up 31% after announcing Apple is taking a stake
Apple is investing further in infrastructure for its satellite messaging features for iPhones, which enables texting without WiFi or cell service.
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Apple to commit another $1.1 billion to improve the infrastructure of GlobalStar
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Apple promises $1.1 billion to expand this iPhone emergency feature
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How to send satellite messages on iPhone
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Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry
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