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Two SpaceX developments might encourage Apple to switch to Starlink

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Apple currently uses Globalstar for iPhone satellite services like emergency messaging, but may switch to SpaceX's Starlink after two major developments. SpaceX recently secured a $17 billion deal for additional spectrum from EchoStar and plans to expand from 650 to 15,000 satellites, potentially giving it superior capacity and leverage to win Apple's business.

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