Globalstar
Covington, United States · Analytics, Hardware, Information Technology
Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit and communicate in smarter ways – easily, quickly, securely and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company’s LEO satellite constellation assures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, delivering key operational data and
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Covington, United States
- Employees
- 390
- Industries
- Analytics, Hardware, Information Technology
- Status
- Public (GSAT)
- Website
- globalstar.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Globalstar
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On May 13, 2026, Globalstar, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders where significant corporate governance matters were addressed. The stockholders elected two Class B directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year 2026, and approved the compensation of the named executive officers on an advisory basis. A total of 115,549,917 shares were represented at the meeting out of 128,591,126 outstanding shares as of the March 23, 2026 record date. This meeting reflects important corporate governance activities that influence the management and operational direction of Globalstar, Inc.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On April 13, 2026, Globalstar, Inc. entered into a Material Definitive Agreement for an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Amazon.com, Inc. This agreement involves Acquisition Sub I merging with Globalstar, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon. The expected strategic implications include the enhancement of Globalstar's capabilities and resources through Amazon's infrastructure. This merger is significant as it marks a major collaboration in the tech and telecom sectors, potentially impacting future innovations.
- : Globalstar, Inc. announces the launch of SmartOne Solar, a solar-powered asset tracker recognized with a 2024 IoT Excellence Award for its innovative design and capabilities.
- : Globalstar, Inc. and Hawk Networks Announce Collaboration and Availability of Band 53 Spectrum
- : FCC Issues 15-Year Renewal of Globalstar’s Blanket Mobile Earth Terminal Authorization
- : Globalstar, Inc. presents at Deutsche Bank’s Global Space Summit to showcase innovative telecommunications solutions.
- : Globalstar Appoints Dr. Paul Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer; Announces Agreement to License XCOM Labs Technology
Leadership
- Merom Toledano, Gateway Systems Engineer
- Jeremy McConathy, Kubernetes Engineer II
- Paul Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Globalstar files 9 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Globalstar in the news
- Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon Leo satellite network - About Amazon (Apr 14, 2026)
- Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar in $11.57 billion deal to take on Musk's Starlink - Reuters (Apr 14, 2026)
- Amazon to buy Globalstar to bolster Leo satellite business in deal worth about $11.6 billion - CNBC (Apr 14, 2026)
- Globalstar Announces Upcoming HIBLEO-4 Satellite Replenishment Launch with SpaceX - Business Wire (May 12, 2026)
- Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion to Fuel D2D Expansion - SatNews Publishers (Apr 14, 2026)
- FCC filing shows Amazon plans to acquire Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar - 9to5Mac (May 27, 2026)
- Amazon Acquires Satellite Firm Globalstar For $11.57 Billion - Forbes (Apr 14, 2026)
- Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz - TechCrunch (Apr 14, 2026)
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About Globalstar: questions and answers
What does Globalstar do?
Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit and communicate in smarter ways – easily, quickly, securely and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company’s LEO satellite constellation assures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, delivering key operational data and
Where is Globalstar headquartered?
Globalstar is headquartered in Covington, United States.
How many employees does Globalstar have?
Globalstar has about 390 employees.
Who leads Globalstar?
Paul Jacobs is a Chief Executive Officer at Globalstar.
What is the latest news on Globalstar?
On May 13, 2026, SEC 8-K (5.02): On May 13, 2026, Globalstar, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders where significant corporate governance matters were addressed. The stockholders elected two Class B directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the indepen
Is Globalstar a public company?
Yes. Globalstar is publicly traded under the ticker GSAT.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy