SPOT Satellite GPS Messaging Devices Surpass Billion Messages Transmitted, 6,100 Rescues Worldwide
November 20 2018 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
SPOT is trusted, proven safety gear for
those who work and play beyond cellular
SPOT, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE
American: GSAT) and a leading provider of satellite messaging and
emergency notification technologies, today announced that SPOT has
reached a new milestone, surpassing one billion messages
transmitted and more than 6,100 rescue incidents initiated
worldwide. An award-winning, trusted and proven satellite
communications device, SPOT has a growing base of subscribers
located around the world. From lone workers, to outdoor recreation
enthusiasts who want peace of mind, SPOT provides reliable
communications and emergency notification services regardless of
cellular coverage. The new SPOT X, a two-way satellite messenger,
was introduced in May 2018, featuring an onboard backlit keyboard,
GPS location tracking and direct communication to the International
Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC).
“For more than a decade we have dedicated ourselves to bringing
affordable communication technology to our customers to provide
peace of mind to their families and loved ones regardless of
cellular coverage,” said David Kagan, CEO at Globalstar. “This
billionth message milestone shows the breadth of our network and
the increased demand of people worldwide expecting to be able to
communicate from wherever they are. We are incredibly proud of the
work we have done to keep people connected around the world and
take great responsibility in being a reliable source of
communication when an emergency strikes.”
SPOT products work virtually everywhere in the world, offering
communication through satellite connectivity to hundreds of
thousands of people including hunters, hikers, fishermen,
snowmobilers, motorcyclists and many others who travel off the grid
and enjoy the outdoors. SPOT users can track assets using SPOT
Trace for anti-theft, use Gen3 for tracking, location-based
messaging and signal an S.O.S. to get help when beyond cellular
coverage.
With the new SPOT X two-way satellite messenger, users can keep
in touch with co-workers, family and friends, or if necessary,
emergency personnel. Lone workers can check-in and provide detailed
status of their situation when working at remote jobsites. SPOT X
provides users with a unique, personal mobile number that allows
either party to initiate conversations at any time. With the
ability to communicate the nature of emergencies with emergency
services, the SPOT X has led to more efficient rescues.
SPOT rescues have taken place all over the world, in 89
countries and on six continents.
Joe Wade spent 10 months planning a 160-mile solo kayaking
expedition off the coast of Delaware, only to find himself reaching
for his SPOT device nine days into his trip when his kayak flipped,
forcing him into the frigid coastal waters. “If I am going on my
own, I better have that SPOT Gen3 on me--that’s my bodyguard.
That’s my teammate,” said Wade. “It’s a device you never want to
use but I was sure glad I had it on me that day because without
that I wouldn’t be here.”
Additional recent S.O.S. activations include a man using a SPOT
X to communicate a plane crash and get a man suffering from
multiple broken bones airlifted to a hospital; a man and woman who
wrecked their motorcycle while on a remote dirt road; and a good
Samaritan who activated their device for a member of their hiking
group who was suffering from respiratory issues and needed
immediate medical attention.
SPOT X is available online and at outdoor
retailers at $249.99 USD with both month-to-month and annual
service plans starting at $11.99 USD per month. More pricing and
coverage details are available at FindMeSPOT.com/SPOTX.
About SPOT LLC
SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., provides affordable
satellite communication and tracking devices for recreational and
business use. SPOT messaging devices use both the GPS satellite
network and the Globalstar network to transmit and receive text
messages and GPS coordinates. Since 2007, SPOT has provided peace
of mind by allowing customers to remain in contact with family,
friends and co-workers, completely independent of cellular coverage
and has helped initiate more than 6,000 rescues worldwide. For more
information, visit 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.
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Samantha de Castro,
GlobalstarSamantha.decastro@globalstar.com(985) 335-1677
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