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New Globalstar Modem Provides Customers With Ready to Use Satellite Connectivity
Thursday August 3, 9:10 am ET

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnw/060803/new_globalstar_modem.html?.v=1


SkyHawk Integrated Modem Provides an Out of the Box Satellite Data Solution for Those Users on Land and at Sea
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 3 /CNW/ -- Globalstar, Inc., a world leader in providing mobile satellite voice and data services to business, announced today that it has launched a new rugged, light weight and weather resistant satellite data modem that will allow customers the capability to readily access the Globalstar satellite network. The product known as the SkyHawk M1620 Satellite Modem provides a ready to use solution for customers who require satellite connectivity for their laptop computer or other data only applications.

Because of its simple "all in one" design the new modem can also be easily adapted for a variety of applications that require basic communication interfaces. Integrators are often required to go through a lengthy development and certification process to develop satellite capability into their solutions. Because of the time associated with this process, applications are often deemed not cost effective due the specific business case or limited number of units required. The SkyHawk modem is designed to help resolve this issue by providing a more ready to use product, which may reduce the time needed to build the finalized solution.

The SkyHawk modem is designed and assembled by Blue Oceans Satellite Systems of St. John's NL. The product integrates a QUALCOMM GSP-1620 duplex satellite modem board into a singular housing complete with a serial cable connection plus a sealed weather resistant enclosure making the product ideal for both maritime and land based applications.

"The SkyHawk modem is a data device designed to be ideal for those commercial market and individual customers who are looking for a sturdy yet easy to use remote data solution," said Steven Bell, Senior Vice President, International Sales, Marketing and Customer Care Operations for Globalstar, Inc. As for the modem's integration potential Mr. Bell added, "reducing the amount of time needed to develop and bring a product to market is key for many integrators attempting to broaden their potential base of customers and Globalstar is pleased to offer a solution designed to meet those requirements."

For additional Globalstar sales information regarding the SkyHawk modem please contact Derek Graham, Manager, Data Services at [phone] or via email at [e-mail] .

About Globalstar, Inc.

With over 200,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers high value, high quality satellite services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries. 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.

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at www.globalstar.com .

For further information

Dean Hirasawa of Globalstar, Inc., [phone], or [e-mail]