Amazon reaches definitive merger deal with Globalstar with support for Apple devices

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(Telecompaper) Amazon and Globalstar have announced a definitive merger agreement, under which Amazon will buy Globalstar and enable Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network. Amazon has also reached a deal with Apple for Amazon Leo to continue supporting satellite services for iPhones and Apple Watches, as provided by Globalstar to date...