The satellite manoeuvres undertaken by Globalstar Inc during December 2006 through to the end of January 2007 have now been completed. A small to moderate improvement over the area south of the Tropic of Capricorn but little impact to the North can now be expected however, data is currently being evaluated to confirm this. Globalstar Inc. has completed a study on the expected improvement that will result from the deployment of the 8 new satellites. They anticipate a moderate improvement over the area north of the Tropic of Capricorn with a quite significant improvement over the area to the south. Their studies show satellite gap times decreasing by up to 80% in the south and 40-50% in the north.
Globalstar Inc. commenced satellite orbital adjustments to a number of satellites in the Globalstar constellation. The purpose of these adjustments was to improve the constellation performance and to prepare the constellation for the insertion of the 8 new satellites to be launched in the first half of 2007.
A significant improvement in the satellite coverage and call performance is expected by the end of January 2007.
Telstra has advised they intend switching off the national CDMA network in early 2008. When this occurs, the Globalstar CDMA service will also cease, however the GSP 1600 phone will continue to operate in satellite mode.
It is with great regret that we make this announcement as many of our customers have expressed delight in being able to conveniently access both the CDMA and satellite networks with one handset. We look forward to continuing to provide you with cost effective and effiicient satellite communications, right throughout Australia and up to 500nm offshore!
