Satphone: Global Voice & Data Services

Globalstar

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Globalstar coverage/service is currently intermittent within its coverage areas. At certain times at any given location, it may take substantially longer to establish calls and the duration of calls may be limited as signal fluctuates.

Globalstar service is currently intermittent; establishing calls may take longer and their duration may be limited.

As previously announced, many Globalstar satellites are experiencing an anomaly resulting in seriously degraded performance of the amplifiers for the S-band satellite communications antenna. The anomaly is adversely affecting two-way voice and data services.

Until the new second-generation Globalstar satellite constellation is operational, customers can use a web-based call-times tool to predict call-time windows for their locations.

Press Release on the Globalstar Website

Globalstar uses a network of low earth orbit satellites with local gateways to provide good quality voice and low-speed data services in specific regions.

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Please note that satellite telephones require a direct line of sight from the antenna to the satellite. Therefore, phones do not work inside buildings or vehicles unless used with an external antenna. Service in outdoor locations with trees, hills, mountains, buildings or other similar structures or geographical features may impair or prevent the use of satellite communication equipment.

Please note that text messaging service on satellite phones may not be possible to terrestrial mobile phones.