Globalstar Extends Satellite Data Service to Australia18 December 2005
Globalstar, the world's most widely used handheld satellite phone and a provider of satellite voice and data services to business, announced today that its independent gateway operator Globalstar Australia Pty Limited plans to offer simplex, or one-way, data services to its customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
This asset tracking and enhanced data processing capability is the result of hardware upgrades to the ground station or satellite gateway operated by Globalstar Australia. The satellite gateway is used to provide Globalstar customers with access to the ground based telephone network via the Globalstar satellite constellation.
Globalstar recently purchased a number of new gateway appliques in order to expand its simplex data coverage to various operators around the world. Today's announcement combined with the recent press release that Globalstar is already deploying simplex data service throughout parts of South and Central America, demonstrates the company's commitment to continued expansion of its satellite data network.
The Globalstar simplex data service has been available in the U.S. and Canada since 2003, and throughout Europe, the Middle East and across the north Atlantic region since earlier this year. It is one of the fastest growing Globalstar segments with the number of simplex data subscribers expected to increase in 2005 by approximately 300% to over 20,000 users, with a similar rate of growth forecasted for 2006.
The Globalstar simplex data offering is a low cost, one-way satellite data service that allows customers to use Globalstar simplex modems and integrated back office management solutions to track mobile assets -- such as vehicles, trailers, cargo containers and marine vessels, using GPS or other location-based software. Because of this, it is an ideal solution for marine and fishing vessel monitoring applications. The Globalstar simplex data service can also be used for a wide variety of industrial and security applications to monitor and send information from fixed assets, such as environmental measuring instruments and utility meters, or report the state of various mobile devices and their locations.
Using the Globalstar Satellite network and an approved integrated simplex modem solution, companies will be able to economically monitor their assets from virtually anywhere within the Globalstar simplex coverage area. The data is sent back to a customer's control and monitoring facility via Globalstar's constellation of low-earth-orbiting satellites. This information can be received at any time from remote installations far beyond the reach of ground-based communications systems.
"This investment demonstrates the commitment of our independent gateway operators to providing Globalstar customers with a low-cost simplex data option," said Jay Monroe, CEO and Chairman of Globalstar LLC. "This service will provide a low cost, satellite-based data acquisition tool for industries that demand the ability to remotely monitor assets such as tractor trailers, shipping containers or fixed infrastructure, using a simplex data device and a single satellite network across major portions of the world."
Commencing in the first quarter of 2006, Globalstar Australia will begin conducting extensive customer field trials of its simplex data offering, through its gateway in Meekatharra, Western Australia. Upon successful trials additional upgrades may be planned for further roll out of the asset tracking service in the second quarter of 2006. Globalstar Australia expects to offer full commercial service across Australia and New Zealand by midyear 2006.
This service enhancement once again demonstrates Globalstar's commitment to introducing new product and pricing solutions designed to meet the dynamic requirements of the satellite voice and data marketplace. For sales information regarding the new Australian simplex data offering please contact Andrew Fern on +61-756-303079 or send an email to sales@globalstar.com.au.
About Globalstar LLC
Globalstar offers high value, quality satellite voice and data services to commercial and recreational users from virtually anywhere in more than 120 countries. The company's voice and data products include mobile and fixed satellite units, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many 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 as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar service is available for as little as US$ 0.14 per minute in the United States.
For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at http://www.globalstar.com.
About Globalstar Australia:
Globalstar Australia is one of five mobile carriers in Australia. Globalstar Australia is responsible for the Australian operation and distribution of the world's most widely used handheld dual mode Satellite and Cellular voice and data enabled mobile phone service, providing high-quality, low-cost services to over 15,000 users representing businesses, communities and individuals throughout Australia. Globalstar Australia's unique Mobile everywhere(R) and Data everywhere(R) services bring the convenience and affordability of terrestrial mobile telephony to all Australians.
Globalstar Australia's services are sold through a network of over 200 dealers and customer service professionals Australia wide. For further information visit the web site at http://www.globalstar.com.au or call our customer care team on 1300 882 448.
For further media information:
Globalstar LLC
Dean Hirasawa
905-712-6654
Dean.hirasawa@globalstar.com
Source: prnewswire
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