Amazon, Globalstar urge US FCC to approve merger
By Wesley Brown ( July 22, 2026, 20:32 GMT | Insight) -- Amazon and Globalstar urged the US Federal Communications Commission to approve their merger, in their opposition to the lone petition opposing Amazon's acquisition. Yippy Inc. asked the FCC to deny the transfer of control of Globalstar’s licenses and authorizations to Amazon, citing a conflict between Yippy and Globalstar. The transaction received support from Public Knowledge, Open Technology Institute at New America and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.Amazon and Globalstar urged the US Federal Communications Commission to approve their merger, in their opposition to the lone petition opposing Amazon's acquisition....
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