Globalstar Supports FCC's New Regulatory Framework for 2 GHz Spectrum

COVINGTON, La., March 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globalstar, Inc. GSAT, issued the following response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released yesterday.

Recognizing the fact that the existing Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) regulatory regime is not the best framework for development of terrestrial mobile broadband, the FCC voted unanimously yesterday to propose new rules that jettison the old regime in favor of establishing a new terrestrial service band that is subject to much more flexible Part 27 regulation.

If ultimately adopted, these proposed rules will lead to more investment, more innovation, more competition and therefore more consumer choices in the ever expanding mobile broadband marketplace.

Globalstar enthusiastically supports the FCC's recommended actions, looks forward to participating in this rulemaking and anticipates that the Commission will proceed expeditiously to adopt the proposed new rules.

The FCC further stated that it intends to address issues pertaining to the ATC rules for Globalstar's Big LEO band in a separate proceeding at a later date. "As Globalstar completes the launch and deployment of its second-generation constellation, we look forward to participating in that future proceeding and anticipate receiving similar flexibility to offer terrestrial services within the Big LEO band," said L. Barbee Ponder, General Counsel & Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for Globalstar, Inc.

About Globalstar, Inc.

Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial customers and recreational consumers in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company's products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems, the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications. 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.

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