A new mobile satellite communications service that uses a small hand telephone that communicates via 48 LEO satellites. Globalstar provides communications services to those areas beyond cellular coverage and areas under served by any telephone system. The multimode phone will operate either on cellular networks when available, or on the Globalstar network when traveling beyond cellular coverage.
Globalstar provides voice and short message services (SMS). Future services will include fax, data (9.6KB) and Internet e-mail.
Satellite diversity provides for at least 2 and up to 4 satellites communicating with the user at ay one time for improved service quality, fewer dropped calls and blockages.
Easy to use, multimode handsets enable callers to utilize either local cellular or Globalstar satellite services-with one phone. Globalstar handsets can be used in Globalstar satellite mode as well as either AMPS, CDMA or GSM cellular modes.
Globalstar access units, which operate only in the Globalstar mode, can connect standard telephone equipment to the Globalstar system. A wide assortment of accessories is also available for increased freedom in the field, in your car or on your boat.
