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Amazon is acquiring Globalstar, a satellite operator, in a move that has sent Globalstar shares toward 18-year highs and quadrupled its stock price. The deal positions Amazon to compete directly with Elon Musk's Starlink in satellite communications and broadband.

Amazon stock is on its best run since 2022, fueled by the acquisition announcement. Globalstar's valuation has surged; Starlink faces a credible competitor with Amazon's capital and logistics infrastructure backing satellite internet deployment.

This marks Amazon's entry into a high-stakes infrastructure play dominated by SpaceX. The move signals Big Tech's pivot toward owning critical connectivity layers, with implications for rural broadband access and Starlink's growth trajectory.