Satellite Mobile Phone offers compact handset.

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Weighing 7.1 oz and measuring 5.3 x 2.1 x 1.4 in., Model GSP-1700 features color display, lighted keypad, and portable headset capability. Lithium-ion battery provides 4 hr talk time and 36 hr standby time. It supports select Bluetooth accessories, 6 operating languages, and data speeds of up to 9.6 kbps or 38 kbps with compression. Phone is available in 3 faceplate colors with high-luster/metallic finishes.



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Smaller, Lighter, Better - Globalstar Launches Smallest Satellite Telephone for US Market



Satellite service provider also introduces airtime promotion and re-introduction of the E-Star Emergency Rate Plan

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 1 /- Globalstar USA, LLC, a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses and individuals, announced the US market launch of the GSP-1700 next generation satellite telephone handset. The California based satellite service provider also re-introduced its $29.99 per month E-Star Emergency airtime rate plan and launched limited time price reductions on all annual satellite airtime plans for new customers in the United States.

The GSP-1700 mobile satellite telephone sets a benchmark for satellite telephones capable of global satellite use. Weighing approximately 7.1 ounces (203 grams), the QUALCOMM manufactured satellite handset is nearly half the weight of the current Globalstar telephone and close to 45 percent smaller (by volume). The lithium-ion battery is designed to provide users with four hours of talk time and 36 hours of standby time. The GSP-1700's lightweight ergonomic design embodies the ruggedness of the current Globalstar phone while integrating convenience-oriented features such as a new color display, lighted keypad and portable headset capability. The phone supports select Bluetooth accessories, six operating languages and MSS industry leading data speeds of up to 9.6 kbps or 38 kbps with compression. The GSP-1700 is available in three vibrant faceplate colors, using durable high-luster or metallic finishes and has a suggested retail price of $999.00. For additional product details and images please visit http://www.globalstarusa.com/en/gsp1700/

"One of the things the expanding mobile satellite market demands is a smaller, lighter and overall better handset solution and that's just what the GSP-1700 delivers," said Dennis Allen, Senior VP of US Sales and Marketing for Globalstar, Inc. Mr. Allen added, "The smallest and lightest Globalstar handset sets a new global standard for satellite phones. The introduction of accessories such as a marine installation kit and remote antenna package combined with our new airtime promotion for all of our phones, makes this an attractive time for businesses and individuals to consider satellite voice and data service."

The company also introduced a limited time promotion for its US customers, providing discounts on all Globalstar annual airtime rate plans. The launch of the GSP-1700 also coincides with the return of the company's successful E-Star emergency plan, which is designed for those customers who are looking for an emergency personal and business continuity satellite solution.

GSP-1700 Specifications*

Dimensions:
o Approximately 5.3" X 2.1" X 1.4" (13.5 cm. X 5.4 cm. X 3.5 cm.)

Weight:
o Approximately 7.1 oz. (202 g.)

Volume:
o Approximately 13.42 cubic inches (220 cc)

Temperature Operating Range:
o -4 to +131 degrees F (-20 to +55 degrees C)

Technology:
o Globalstar Satellite Mode (CDMA)

Battery Talk Time and Standby Time (normal operation):
o Four hours of talk time
o 36 hours of standby time

Operating Languages
o English
o Chinese
o French
o Portuguese
o Russian
o Spanish

For additional product details please visit http://www.globalstarusa.com/en/gsp1700/

*Specifications and information is subject to change without notice

About Globalstar

With over 250,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers high value, high quality satellite services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. 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/ .

Source: Globalstar USA, LLC

CONTACT:
John Dark of Globalstar USA, LLC,
+1-408-933-4413,
john.dark@globalstar.com

Web site: www.globalstar.com/
http://www.globalstarusa.com/en/gsp1700

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