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Globalstar Launches Satellite Data and Voice Module in the United States

Posted on: Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 09:00 CDT

MILPITAS, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalstar USA, LLC, a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and individuals, announced today that it has started to deliver shipments of the new GSP-1720 satellite data and voice module (SDVM) manufactured by QUALCOMM Incorporated. Weighing approximately 60 grams, the SDVM is one-third the weight of the previous GSP-1620 modem board (SDM) and about half the size. The GSP-1720 offers integrators, OEMs, and value added developers a compact, power efficient and versatile wireless solution for those data applications, which require affordable low cost, 2-way satellite communications.

The GSP-1720 also integrates a number of new features including passive and powered antenna capability for installation flexibility, plus multiple port connectivity with both USB and serial connections. The GSP-1720 SDVM is also voice capable, which will provide developers with a broader opportunity by enabling them with the ability to integrate voice capability into their various satellite data solutions.

"Integrator customers have requested we offer voice capability with the GSP-1720 such that integrators could manufacture and offer data solutions that field personnel could remotely plug into, so they could make voice calls while on site, thereby decreasing their field repair and maintenance times," said Dennis Allen, Mr. Allen added, "The SDVM is ideally suited for those customers looking to economically send kilobytes and megabytes of data from areas beyond the reach of traditional wireless and terrestrial communications infrastructure. This product launch also demonstrates our commitment to continue to provide our customers with the latest in enhanced satellite data products and services."

Duplex (2-way) satellite data modems provide ideal solutions for a wide variety of customers looking for wireless data communications within and beyond the reach of traditional wireless and terrestrial infrastructure. Various utility, transportation, maritime, oil and gas, government, military, and environmental monitoring customers use Globalstar satellite modems for a variety of SCADA, telemetry, and monitoring applications as well as basic Internet and email access.

Globalstar will make available a range of antennas for the SDVM, designed for maritime installations as well as mobile and fixed land applications. The company is also developing an Integrator's Kit with the associated manuals, development and power cables, and software. Globalstar expects to launch the associated Integrator's Kit to developers and OEMs shortly. For more sales information regarding the GSP-1720 in the United States please contact - Dwayne MacTavish at 817 421-5778 or via email at dwayne.mactavish@globalstar.com

About Globalstar

With over 250,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers satellite services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company's voice and data 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 tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.

Safe Harbor Language for Globalstar Releases

This press release contains certain statements such as "Globalstar will make available a range of antennas for the SDVM, designed for the rigors of maritime installations as well as mobile and fixed land applications" that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Globalstar's control, including demand for the Company's products and services; problems relating to the construction, launch or in-orbit performance of its existing and future satellites, problems relating to the ground-based facilities operated by it or by independent gateway operators; its ability to attract sufficient additional funding if needed to meet its future capital requirements; competition and its competitiveness vis-a-vis other providers of satellite and ground-based communications products and services; the pace and effects of industry consolidation; the continued availability of launch insurance on commercially reasonable terms, and the effects of any insurance exclusions; changes in technology; its ability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel; worldwide economic, geopolitical and business conditions and risks associated with doing business on a global basis; and legal, regulatory, and tax developments, including changes in domestic and international government regulation.

Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statements. Additional information on factors that could influence Globalstar's financial results is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

For further media information: Globalstar USA, LLC John Dark John.dark@globalstar.com (408) 933-4413

Globalstar USA, LLC

CONTACT: John Dark, Globalstar USA, LLC, +1-408-933-4413,John.dark@globalstar.com

Source: PRNewswire

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