Amazon makes its (long-expected) entry into satellite D2D with its USD11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar
Amazon aims to leverage Globalstar's spectrum assets and device compatibility to capture the growing opportunity of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services.
This Analysys Mason podcast examines the tech giant's acquisition of Globalstar from multiple strategic angles, with a focus on space spectrum, the potential for D2D services and the impact on mobile network operators (MNOs).
Christopher Baugh
Partner, expert in space and satellite telecoms
Janette Stewart
Partner, expert in spectrum policy, pricing and valuation
Lluc Palerm
Research Director, expert in satellite communications
Dongye Liu
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