27 Oct 2015
Satellite communications devices helping people in crisis stay in touch with family and keeping emergency response teams connected
COVINGTON, LA , October 27 2015- Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and its partner, first
responder communications specialist Disaster Tech Lab, are working together to assist the victims
of the European and Middle East refugee crisis by dispatching satellite
communications solutions to the Greek island of Lesbos, which has received over
20,000 refugees fleeing Syria, Iraq and other nations in the last month alone.
Globalstar products and services are also helping to keep the humanitarian aid
specialists from Disaster Tech Lab connected and safe as they travel to and
between deployment locations. Disaster Tech Lab is currently deploying teams of
volunteers to refugee camps and arrival sites. Many of these regions have very
poor infrastructure, often with no electricity or alternative communications
networks.
The remote areas of Lesbos where Disaster Tech Lab works have
virtually non-existent cellular coverage and a severe lack of terrestrial
telecom infrastructure. Satellite networks provide the only reliable operable
communications available.
Evert Bopp, Founder of Disaster Tech Lab,
commented, "Globalstar satellite phones are the only way many of these refugees
can make a quick call to family back home, letting them know they have arrived
safely. We have seen people forgo medical treatment for the opportunity to use a
satellite phone; these communications are really helping people in the most
desperate need."
He continued, "Not only are affected individuals
benefiting from Globalstar technology, but we have also helped other NGOs by
providing reliable satellite communications from Globalstar. Both the satellite
phones and SPOT
trackers have improved our operational efficiency and coordination efforts. For
example, just recently, we loaned the satellite phones to other relief
organizations in Lesbos to call for additional medical aid and direct resources
and manpower to the right locations on short notice."
"Globalstar has
proven essential in the aftermath of U.S. disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and
Sandy, and we are thrilled to be working with Disaster Tech Lab to extend the
reach of our international solutions," stated Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO,
Globalstar. "The refugee crisis is widespread and we will continue to look for
opportunities to assist both the victims and relief agencies."
For more
information on Globalstar products and services, please visit Globalstar.com.
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar is a leading provider of
mobile satellite voice and data services, leveraging the world's newest
satellite network. Customers around the world in industries like 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 and SCADA 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. For more information, visit www.globalstar.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. For more
information, visit www.globalstar.com.
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