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Globalstar Expands Usability of Satellite Hotspot

Globalstar, Inc., a provider of mobile satellite voice and data Sat-Fi2 RAS, a satellite Wi-Fi hotspot is created so that users can
services, has announced the new Sat-Fi2® Remote Antenna stay connected while they are on the move. Ideal for users in a
Station (RAS), expanding the capabilities of the Sat-Fi2® Satellite vehicle, a fishing boat or pleasure craft, or those who work from
Hotspot by incorporating a highly efficient remote antenna a remote stationary location. The solution includes two remote
enabling use in any vehicle, vessel or distant building, the company antenna options — a magnetic mountable antenna and a pole
said. Sat-Fi2® RAS easily installs to a fixed power source for mountable marine antenna that addresses the demand for satellite
seamless connectivity via the Globalstar next generation satellite communications on the water. Sat-Fi2 RAS uses the proven Sat-
network and ground infrastructure. Now available in the US and Fi2 suite of features, including the easy-to-use mobile app that
Canada, Sat-Fi2 RAS provides continuous communications for works on multiple platforms including Gmail, iCloud, Exchange,
anyone who works or plays outside of cellular coverage. With Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Up to eight users can connect any
Wi-Fi-enabled iOS or Android device to Sat-Fi2 RAS for satellite-
enabled email and SMS text message functionality, voice calls,
access to the web, social media and S.O.S. (app supported) for
emergency notification. For web access, users will experience
faster text page load times through Sat-Browse, a built-in Internet
compression and search engine technology allowing efficient
and affordable access to web-based information. Globalstar is
a provider of customizable Satellite IoT Solutions for customers
around the world in industries such as oil and gas, transportation,
emergency management, government, maritime and outdoor
recreation. A pioneer of mobile satellite voice and data services,
Globalstar allows businesses to streamline operations by
connecting people to their devices, supplying personal safety and
communication, and automating data to more easily monitor and
manage mobile assets via the Globalstar Satellite Network.

Globecast Partners with Orby TV for Pay-As-You-Go Satellite Service

Globecast has signed a deal with pay- two base programming packages priced to the successful early days for Orby TV,
as-you-go satellite TV startup Orby TV at $40 (Essentials) or $50 (Extras) per as our satellite service gains a foothold
to provide a range of turnkey broadcast month for up to four rooms, with optional across the United States with consumers
media operational services. Orby TV premium network programming packages looking for a combination of quality lean-
launched in the lower 48 US states in and low-cost DVR service available. All back television, low prices, and flexibility
spring 2019, with a mission statement fees and taxes are included in the monthly in managing their payTV services from
to provide a high-quality and low-cost prices. Local channels and unlimited use month-to-month.” Eddie Ferraro, managing
pay TV service with no contract and no of the Orby TV interactive program guide director of Globecast Americas, said: “Orby
internet required. This new deal will see is provided at no additional charge, even TV has introduced a flexible pay-as-you-
the media solutions provider handle Orby if the subscriber decides to turn off the go model to the DTH marketplace and we
TV’s full broadcast operations on a 24/7 monthly paid Orby TV service. Michael are very pleased to have been selected
basis from its media centre in California. Thornton, CEO of Orby TV, said: “Globecast as their technical services partner. We all
Globecast will manage Orby TV’s channel is providing to Orby TV complete and know that new innovative ways of thinking
aggregation using its fibre and satellite comprehensive broadcast operations. need to be turned into reality across the
network, along with proving its co-location Globecast has vast experience in media pay-TV landscape in order to continue to
service, handling technical operations management, with extensive programmer drive consumer uptake, and Orby TV is
and uplinking channels to the Ku-band relationships and excellent fiber and doing a terrific job at that.”
capacity on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 117 satellite connectivity. Its expertise and
West A satellite at 117º West. Orby TV has strong operational performance was vital

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