Globalstar is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mobile satellite phone system consisting of 48 orbiting satellites at
an elevation of approximately 878 miles above the earth. Globalstar Quick Start Guide Signals from a
Globalstar phones or modems are received by the company's satellites and relayed to ground-based
gateways, which then pass the call on to the terrestrial telephone network. As a result, Globalstar is able
to provide a variety of telephone services to users who live, work, and travel in areas far beyond the reach
of cellular networks. |
