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Globalstar

operating 201–500 employees Public Company

Operates a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation providing mobile voice, data, and IoT connectivity services, and licenses Band n53 terrestrial spectrum for private 5G networks.

About

Globalstar operates a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites and a global network of ground stations to deliver mobile satellite voice, data, and Internet of Things connectivity services across more than 120 countries. The company provides satellite phones (GSP-1700, GSP-1600), commercial IoT asset tracking devices (SmartOne, Integrity 150, STX3), and the SPOT line of personal GPS messengers with emergency SOS capability. Its Realm Enablement Suite offers an edge computing platform for developing AI-enabled IoT applications with satellite backhaul.

Globalstar holds licensed Band n53 spectrum and markets XCOM RAN, a private 5G network solution for carriers, cable companies, and enterprises. Apple is a significant strategic partner and 20% equity owner, with Globalstar providing the satellite infrastructure for iPhone emergency SOS services. The company was originally founded as a joint venture between Loral Corporation and Qualcomm and went through bankruptcy reorganization in 2002 before relisting. Globalstar trades on NASDAQ under the ticker GSAT and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

Products & Services

Industrial satellite IoT asset tracking hardware including SmartOne Solar, SmartOne C, Integrity 150, GSatSolar, and embedded modem modules (STX3, ST150M, RM200M)
Edge computing application platform for developing AI-enabled IoT applications with satellite data backhaul
Personal satellite GPS messengers with tracking, messaging, and emergency SOS capability (SPOT X, SPOT Gen4, SPOT Trace)
Handheld satellite phones for voice and data communication in areas without cellular coverage (GSP-1700, GSP-1600)
Satellite infrastructure services provided to consumer electronics partners for emergency communications features
Private 5G radio access network solution utilizing Globalstar's licensed Band n53 spectrum

Locations

Covington, LA
Dublin, IRL
Rio de Janeiro, BRA
Mississauga, ON
Panama City, PAN

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Overview

Founded 1991
HQ Covington, Louisiana, USA
Type Public Company

Financials

Ticker GSAT
Exchange NASDAQ
Revenue $262M

Leadership

Paul Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Rebecca S. Clary
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Matt Grob
Chief Technology Officer
Mersad Cavcic
Chief Marketing Officer
Wen Doong
Senior Vice President of Engineering & Operations
L. Barbee Ponder IV
General Counsel and VP of Regulatory Affairs
James Monroe III
Executive Chairman

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