World's Most Modern Satellite Communications Network Complete
August 28 2013 - 8:00AM
Globalstar, Inc. (OTCBB:GSAT) announced today that all second
generation satellites are now in full commercial service,
completing the world's most modern satellite communications
network. With all satellites in service, Globalstar has re-emerged
as the leader in mobile satellite communications.
"As the first in the mobile satellite communications industry to
establish a new and modern network, Globalstar is leaps and bounds
ahead of the competition," says Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO of
Globalstar, Inc. "With the most modern network in place, Globalstar
customers will be connected when it matters most, in emergencies,
to continue business, or to connect with a loved one."
In 2006, Globalstar took the initiative to design, build and
launch the most modern satellite constellation. More than a billion
dollars later, its success can be heard with Globalstar customers
experiencing superior voice quality, connection, ease of use, and
length of time to maintain a call. Duplex service has been fully
restored and Globalstar customers are returning rapidly. In a
recent earnings call, Globalstar reported that new duplex voice and
data subscribers doubled in the second quarter and minutes of use
increased 41%.
Globalstar's new network supports its current lineup of voice,
duplex and simplex data products and services, including its
SPOT-branded consumer products which have initiated more than 2,500
rescues worldwide. These new satellites have a 15-year design life,
doubling the life span of Globalstar's earlier satellites.
Globalstar is the only MSS provider using the patented
Qualcomm-based CDMA technology, which provides crystal-clear voice
quality from anywhere within its global footprint. Calls occur with
no noticeable time delays on a network that transmits even a
whisper.
Combined with the affordable and award-winning suite of consumer
SPOT retail products, Globalstar offers an extensive lineup of
mobile satellite services that meet the needs of the broadest range
of customers around the globe. For a complete list of products and
services, visit www.Globalstar.com and www.FindMeSPOT.com.
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and
data services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial and
recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The
Company's products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones,
simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service
packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from
Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond
cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include:
oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing,
utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency
preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual
recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various
asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA
applications. Note that all SPOT products described in this or any
Globalstar press release are the products of Spot LLC, which is not
affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or
Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a
trademark of Spot LLC.
For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit
Globalstar's web site at globalstar.com
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Katherine LeBlanc
Public Relations Senior Account Executive
Phone: 504-352-6079
leblanck@peteramayer.com
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