Globalstar and Disaster Tech Lab Supporting NGOs and Refugees in Greece

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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