Globalstar Announces Commercial Availability of XCOM RAN Multipoint Radio System for Private Network Wireless Optimization; Solution Being Deployed by Major Global Retailer
February 23 2024 - 9:00AM
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- Provides >4X increased capacity gains over baseline 5G
NR Systems
- Eliminates handoff boundaries
- Scales easily and economically
- Being deployed by one of the world's largest global retailers
due to its ease of use, flexibility, and future-proof design
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) today announced the
commercial availability of XCOM RAN, a multipoint radio access
network (RAN) that delivers greater capacity and coverage in dense
5G wireless applications with significantly more efficient use of
spectrum. XCOM RAN supports high capacity and seamless mobility
that allows optimizing applications such as industrial automation
systems, stadium streaming services, enterprises, campuses, mining,
and extended reality.
Globalstar’s XCOM RAN, which was chosen for initial deployment
at select sites by a large global retailer, delivers at least 4x
higher capacity gains than traditional private 5G systems both in
the downlink and uplink. XCOM RAN meets the high-performance,
high-reliability requirements of warehouse automation, offering
ease of use and higher efficiencies within a scalable design.
Globalstar is providing its connectivity solution comprising
hardware, software, and services, with several systems expected to
be delivered in 2024.
Built on Open RAN (ORAN) architecture, XCOM RAN features joint
processing algorithms that support superior end-to-end system
performance, eliminating handoff boundaries and interference
conditions while allowing users to scale quickly and
economically.
"With XCOM RAN, we set out to apply our decades of wireless
system design experience into creating transformative and
differentiated performance for private wireless 5G networks and
beyond. We have significantly increased the amount of data that can
be transmitted over a given spectrum allocation, while improving
other performance measures — all within a flexible solution that
provides the ability for future performance improvements," said Dr.
Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar. “The many benefits of XCOM RAN
support the imperatives of our initial customer to control costs
and maximize revenue in their demanding and mission critical
application."
According to research firm Signal Research Group, “The XCOM
technology differs from traditional inbuilding solutions — such as
small cells and DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)— in that it
provides extremely high downlink and uplink capacity that can be
both ubiquitous and highly concentrated in nature. Further, it
achieves these performance gains within a single logical cell
comprised of multiple RRU (Remote Radio Units). The results are
that inter-cell interference is nonexistent and there are no
interruptions due to cell handovers. Most impressive, the
bidirectional capacity gains documented were largely immune to the
location and concentration of the devices in the network.”
Globalstar Vice President of Terrestrial Network Tamer Kadous
said, “5G private networks are used for many applications. While
XCOM RAN can benefit the entire spectrum of use cases, it stands
out when addressing the most demanding KPIs. I am delighted to see
the culmination of our intensive efforts over the past few years
with the launch of our first product, and proud that our first
commercial sale is with one of the world’s largest retailers.”
XCOM RAN technology lends itself to a variety of use
applications:
Micro fulfillment Center (MFC), Warehouse, Retail,
Manufacturing: XCOM RAN integrates with programable logic
controllers (PLC) and scales easily with additional Radio Units –
providing significant performance and capacity gains as compared to
traditional small cell and DAS systems.
Stadiums and Arenas: XCOM RAN technology integrates
seamlessly with 5G streaming services to enable fans inside the
stadium with access to high-definition multimedia services.
Enterprises, Campuses, Mining, and dense wireless
deployments: XCOM RAN technology helps organizations enhance
the 5G experience by optimizing their private wireless capabilities
by speeding up operations and supporting AI-driven
applications.
Extended Reality / Augmented Reality: XCOM RAN technology
integrates with VR head mounted displays (HMDs) to push extended
reality content for diverse applications, from aiding in medical
procedures and enhancing navigation and gaming experiences to
revolutionizing shopping.
Visit XCOM RAN to learn more. Visit us at MWC Barcelona 2024:
Representatives from Globalstar will be at MWC Barcelona 2024 to
discuss its XCOM RAN technology and the company’s terrestrial
spectrum, Band 53/n53, which offers carriers, cable companies, and
system integrators a versatile, fully licensed channel with a
growing ecosystem to improve 5G networks connectivity.
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit, and
communicate in smarter ways – easily, quickly, securely, and
affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial
connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure
provider. The Company’s LEO satellite constellation assures secure
data transmission for connecting and protecting assets,
transmitting critical operational data, and saving lives for
consumers, businesses, and government agencies across the globe.
Globalstar’s terrestrial spectrum, Band 53, and its 5G variant,
n53, offers carriers, cable companies, and system integrators a
versatile, fully licensed channel for private networks with a
growing ecosystem to improve customer wireless connectivity, while
Globalstar’s XCOM RAN product offers significant capacity gains in
dense wireless deployments. In addition to SPOT GPS messengers,
Globalstar offers next-generation IoT hardware and software
products for efficiently tracking and monitoring assets, processing
smart data at the edge, and managing analytics with cloud-based
telematics solutions to drive safety, productivity, and
profitability. For more information, visit www.globalstar.com and
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