DGAP-News: SPOT Connect Satellite Communications App Now Available to International Customers

Globalstar, Inc.

22.08.2011 06:00
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New App Update Brings Satellite Messaging Capabilities to Global Customers of
iPhone(R), iPod touch(R) and iPad(TM) When Paired With SPOT Connect(TM)
Satellite Communications Device

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2011-08-22 06:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Spot LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT) and leader
in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, today announced
its SPOT Connect(tm) App is now available to international customers on the App
Store. The recent availability is a result of an update to the SPOT Connect
App. The SPOT Connect App pairs iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with SPOT Connect,
a revolutionary satellite communications device, that allows users to transmit
messages via satellite from virtually anywhere in the world.

The SPOT Connect device provides connectivity to the Globalstar satellite
network for sending location-based messages from areas beyond cellular phone
coverage. The app sets up a direct Bluetooth wireless connection between the
user–s iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and the SPOT Connect device, to send custom
messages from remote locations as well as notify an international emergency
rescue coordination centre if needed.

–Today–s announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to provide mobile
satellite communication solutions to consumers, industry and business customers
around the world,– said Steve Smits, Vice President of International Sales and
Marketing, Spot LLC and Globalstar, Inc. –The release of our new feature-rich
SPOT Connect App enables global iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to remain
connected virtually anywhere around the world and independent of cell coverage
when paired with the hand-held SPOT Connect device.–

SPOT Connect utilizes proven SPOT technology to notify others of one–s GPS
location coordinates and current status. By sending a message to the Globalstar
satellite network, the user–s selected contacts will receive a custom –Type and
–Send– or –Predefined– message delivered as an SMS text message or email. SPOT
Connect messages contain the user–s latitude and longitude, date, time stamp
and a link to Google Maps(tm). Established SPOT message features include
–Check-in/OK,– –Help,– –SPOT Assist,– –SOS– and automated –Track Progress.–

Custom messages can be composed and sent from the field, and users can store up
to 14 predefined messages and 10 personal contact groups consisting of up to 50
contacts each. Additionally, the SPOT Connect App enables iPhone, iPad and iPod
touch to act as a satellite messenger utilizing SPOT Connect–s onboard GPS and
satellite transmitter. Users can even send location-based messages to Facebook
and Twitter and SPOT Adventures from isolated regions like the mountains or
off-shore.

Coverage:

SPOT Connect satellite coverage includes the continental United States, Canada,
Mexico, Europe and Australia Northern and Central Africa, portions of South
America and North-Eastern Asia and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of
these areas.

Pricing and Product Availability

The SPOT Connect App is available for free from The App Store on iPhone, iPad
and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. Please check The App Store for
country availability.

In order to use the SPOT Connect App, a registered SPOT Connect device is
required. The SPOT Connect device retails for $169.99 USD MSRP and requires an
annual SPOT Basic Service subscription. For other international market pricing
and availability visit www.findmeSPOT.com. SPOT Connect is currently available
at retail locations and online sites specializing in GPS, outdoor recreation
and personal electronics.

SPOT Connect is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch
(2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPad and iPad 2.

About Spot LLC

Spot LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), provides emergency
notification technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations
around the globe. The SPOT product family uses both the GPS satellite network
to determine a customer–s location and the Globalstar network to transmit
messages and GPS coordinates to others including an international rescue
coordination center. Thanks to this affordable, cutting edge personal safety
device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify
friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency
assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or
wireless coverage. For more information on how Spot LLC is helping others stay
connected – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure – visit
www.findmeSPOT.com.

Note that all SPOT products described in this press release are the products of
Spot LLC, which is not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse,
France or Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a
trademark of Spot LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

About Globalstar Inc.

Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services.
Globalstar offers these services to commercial customers and recreational
consumers in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company–s products
include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite
data modems, the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger 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 and
personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.

The Globalstar, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8183

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar–s web site
at www.globalstar.com

CONTACT: Media Contact:

Derek Moore
Spot LLC
(408) 933-4112
derek.moore@findmespot.com

Gavan Murphy
Globastar Europe Satellite Services Ltd.
gavan.murphy@globalstar.com
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