GLOBALSTAR LAUNCHES STATIC IP/VPN SERVICE FOR ENTERPRISE DATA CUSTOMERS

Globalstar, the world‘s most widely used handheld satellite phone and a provider of satellite voice and data services to business, announced today that it has launched Static IP (Internet Protocol) address and virtual private network or VPN capability for its satellite data customers throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The new services are possible due to enhancements at various gateway ground stations located throughout North America.

Once Static IP is set-up, a single IP address is assigned to a customer’s Globalstar modem, delivering a constant address and affording greater communication possibilities through the Globalstar network. With the introduction of the Static IP service and associated data modems, Globalstar customers will now be able to initiate the transmission of data information or poll their various fixed and mobile assets located throughout North America, even when those assets are located in remote areas, well beyond standard terrestrial wireless or wireline coverage.

The Globalstar Static IP address modems will communicate to specific IP addresses using the new VPN service and the introduction of the VPN service will provide Globalstar customers with an enhanced level of security when making use of the Internet.

“This is another important step for Globalstar, as we continue to meet our customer’s demands and grow our suite of satellite voice and data solutions,” said Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO of Globalstar LLC. The new services are ideal for large corporate customers who require VPN email access. Customers with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and other telemetry monitoring requirements will also be able to use the service to initiate access to their various remote assets.

With these announcements, Globalstar continues to position itself as a leader in the mobile satellite industry in general and the satellite data arena in particular. Monroe went on to add, “the satellite data industry is one of the fastest growing areas of our business, with our simplex data customer base growing by approximately 300% in 2005. These duplex data announcements will only continue to strengthen our overall position in the marketplace.”

Pricing for the new service adheres to the Globalstar commitment to deliver satellite affordability to the marketplace.

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