Globalstar and IPmotion Launch Mobile Satellite Service in Japan
September 29 2017 - 7:00AM
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American:GSAT) and IPmotion Inc. announced
the formation of Globalstar Japan Inc. and the launch of commercial
mobile satellite service at a press event today in Tokyo.
Globalstar Japan will offer a suite of mobile satellite products
and services with voice, data, asset monitoring, tracking and
emergency S.O.S. capabilities for the consumer, enterprise and
government markets. Globalstar Japan will showcase these products
and services at CEATEC Japan 2017, October 3-6 (booth # S051-02 in
US Pavilion).
Jay Monroe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Globalstar
commented, “With the launch of Globalstar service in Japan, we will
offer our unique suite of products and services to one of the
largest markets in the world and continue our growth into new
international markets.” He added, “We are looking forward to
working with the team at IPmotion to bring our lifesaving
technology to Japan where we will provide affordable and reliable
voice and data communications as critical redundant services or as
an extension to current cellular systems.”
Globalstar is a leader in the satellite telecommunications
industry servicing over 700,000 subscribers around the world and
has produced a number of award winning products. Its SPOT family of
devices is responsible for initiating over 5,300 rescues worldwide
and continues to provide peace of mind to customers in over 120
countries.
Katsuaki Nishiura, CEO, Representative Director of IPmotion,
commented, “Globalstar Japan will be the fourth mobile satellite
service provider in Japan, and I am delighted to contribute to
people’s peace of mind and safety by offering the Globalstar suite
of products. In Japan, where natural disasters such as
earthquakes and typhoons frequently occur, Globalstar phones and
their award-winning S.O.S enabled satellite personal tracking
devices will be uniquely valuable.” He added, “We are looking
forward to being the exclusive provider of these much needed
satellite devices and services. They will provide critical
solutions for personal tracking and safety, IoT, and mobile
satellite phones for both consumers and local companies with a
global reach.”
Globalstar Japan expects to receive type certification to sell
its products in Japan in the coming weeks for the following
products: Globalstar Satellite Phone 1700, Globalstar 2900,
Globalstar SatFi, SmartOne B, SmartOne C, and SPOT Gen3 and SPOT
Trace.
About Globalstar, Inc.Globalstar is a leading
provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Customers
around the world in industries such as government, emergency
management, marine, logging, oil & gas and outdoor recreation
rely on Globalstar to conduct business smarter and faster, maintain
peace of mind and access emergency personnel. Globalstar data
solutions are ideal for various asset and personal tracking, data
monitoring, SCADA and IoT applications. The Company's products
include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, the innovative
Sat-Fi satellite hotspot, Simplex and Duplex satellite data modems,
tracking devices and flexible service packages.
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.
About IPmotionFounded in 1997, IPmotion was
established to contribute to society by providing valuable services
as a trusted Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
partner. In 2015, IPmotion was acquired and became a subsidiary of
Imagica Robot Holdings Inc., (6879: Tokyo Stock Exchange). In
addition to its current ICT business, IPmotion will add additional
value by leveraging the video systems and broadcasting business
expertise of the other Imagica group companies. These synergies
will allow IPmotion and the Imagica group to drive business
creation and economic development in Japan.
Globalstar ContactSamantha de
CastroCorporate
Communicationssamantha.decastro@globalstar.com
IPmotion Media ContactMorihito
KobayashiSenior manager/PRmkobayashi@ipmotion.jp
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