Emergency SOS via satellite made possible by $450M Apple …
Nov 10, 2022 · Apple’s $450 million investment from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund will go to the development of critical infrastructure supporting Emergency SOS via satellite, including the expansion and enhancement of Globalstar ground stations in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Puerto Rico, and Texas.
Globalstar soars on Apple’s $1.7 billion satellite investment
Nov 1, 2024 · Satellite operator Globalstar stock closed up more than 30% Nov. 1 after disclosing Apple’s plans to inject $1.7 billion for a new constellation to improve space-based communications for...
Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones
Feb 28, 2023 · Apple is providing the funds as a prepayment for using the network to upgrade satellite services launched last year for its latest iPhone, which can connect with one of Globalstar’s existing 24...
MDA Space to build satellites for Globalstar’s Apple ... - SpaceNews
1 day ago · Globalstar outlined plans for an “Extended MSS [Mobile Satellite Services] Network” in November after revealing Apple’s commitment to inject $1.7 billion into the company. Apple is also ...
Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone ... - Globalstar…
Apple’s investment provides critical enhancements to Globalstar’s satellite network and ground stations, ensuring iPhone 14 users are able to connect to emergency services when off the grid. At Globalstar, more than 300 employees support the new service.
Apple commits $1.5 billion to Globalstar for iPhone satellite
Nov 1, 2024 · Apple committed about $1.5 billion to satellite communications company Globalstar to fund the expansion of iPhone services, the companies disclosed in a securities filing on …
蘋果擴大衛星通訊布局！收購Globalstar股權並強化iPhone衛星服 …
Nov 3, 2024 · 蘋果（Apple）正加碼布局衛星通訊服務，日前宣布斥資4億美元收購衛星通訊公司Globalstar 20%股權，並追加11億美元用於強化衛星基礎建設，將為iPhone用戶打造更完整的衛星通訊服務。
Apple Expands Globalstar Relationship to Support Growing …
Nov 1, 2024 · Globalstar today announced an amended agreement with Apple that will see an expansion of the satellite services that support Apple features like Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages,...
Apple takes 20% stake in Globalstar with $1.5bn satellite …
Nov 4, 2024 · The US-based tech giant will take a 20% equity stake in Globalstar, paying $400 million for 400,000 Class B shares and committing an additional $1.1 billion in funding for new satellites, potentially bringing Apple’s total investment to $1.75 billion.
Apple to invest $1.5bn in Globalstar to expand satellite services
Nov 4, 2024 · Apple has announced plans to invest approximately $1.5bn in satellite communications company Globalstar to expand iPhone satellite services. Specifically, the agreement between Apple and...