MILPITAS, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalstar, Inc., a world leader in providing mobile satellite voice and data services to business, announced today that its South Africa subsidiary, Globalstar Satellite Services (Pty) Ltd. (Globalstar Southern Africa), has received a value added network services license from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). Globalstar Southern Africa may now proceed with its plans to provide satellite voice and data services in South Africa. The company, established in March 2006, filed its application for a license with the ICASA in May.

"Receiving ICASA approval is a fundamental accomplishment and is the primary step necessary to provide high quality Globalstar satellite voice and data services to South Africa and the surrounding region", said Tony Navarra, President of Global Operations for Globalstar, Inc. Mr. Navarra added, "Now that the licensing is complete, Globalstar Southern Africa can proceed with planning the next steps required to activate the region's satellite gateway."

In 2000 a Globalstar satellite ground station or gateway, was constructed in Delareyville, South Africa with the intent to provide satellite service to South Africa and its neighboring countries and coastal waters. Although the facility was completed and tested, commercial service was never initiated because of a number of unresolved regulatory and licensing issues. The gateway, now owned by Telkom South Africa, has been dormant since 2002.

About Globalstar, Inc.

With over 200,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers high value, high quality satellite services to commercial and recreational users from virtually anywhere in more than 120 countries. The company's voice and data products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems 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 tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at http://www.globalstar.com/

Contact: Dean Hirasawa of Globalstar, Inc., +1-408-933-4006, or Dean.hirasawa@globalstar.com.

CONTACT: Dean Hirasawa of Globalstar, Inc., +1-408-933-4006, or
Dean.hirasawa@globalstar.com

Web site: http://www.globalstar.com/