Overview
- SpaceX’s latest Starlink designs now support the same Globalstar spectrum used by current iPhone satellite features, according to The Information.
- Apple is reported to be adding non‑terrestrial 5G support to upcoming iPhones as early as next year, potentially starting with iPhone 18 Pro.
- Globalstar chair James Monroe has discussed a possible sale valued near $10 billion, creating uncertainty around Apple’s existing satellite supplier.
- SpaceX agreed last month to acquire about $17 billion in EchoStar spectrum to bolster direct‑to‑cell service without relying solely on carriers.
- Apple still powers Emergency SOS via Globalstar today, and Starlink phone access for consumers remains largely limited to T‑Mobile’s T‑Satellite arrangement.