To: engineer who wrote (4437 ) 12/22/1999 7:04:00 PM From: GO*QCOM Respond to of 13582
Good point about Globalstar,This E Mail just came in.Happy Holidays.It has been a busy year at Globalstar USA! As we approach the new millennium, it is a time to reflect on our accomplishments in 1999. In addition to completing the following milestones, we are now taking orders for Globalstar Phones! For more information on limited service and equipment offers, contact us at 1-877-SATPHONE (1-877-728-7466). GLOBALSTAR USA 1999 MILESTONES: GLOBALSTAR USA IS PREPARING FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICE IN FEBRUARY Globalstar USA has concluded the Friendly User Trials and is preparing for Soft Launch (limited service availability) which is expected January 1. Initial coverage will reach across the continental United States and Canada. In February, Mexico will be added to our North American coverage. During the second quarter, roaming will be available in parts of Europe, South Africa, Brazil and many other regions. SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED A FULL CONSTELLATION OF 48 SATELLITES During 1999 a total of 40 satellites were launched, bringing the total number of satellites to 48. A final launch of four spare satellites will take place in January 2000 on a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral. GLOBALSTAR USA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITEglobalstarusa.com GLOBALSTAR USA ADDS 13 KEY DISTRIBUTORS Airstar, AirTouch Cellular, AirTouch Paging, Cellstar, Day Wireless, GMPCS Personal Communications, ICC Public Communications, Manhattan Microwave, MVS USA, Norsat International, O'Gara Satellite, Progressive Concepts, Seven Seas Communications and The Wireless Store. For contact information, go to globalstarusa.com . GLOBALSTAR CARRIBEAN GRANTED LICENSE TO PROVIDE MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE JAMAICA Globalstar Caribbean Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Post & Telecommunications Department of Jamaica granted its approval to provide mobile wireless services in Jamaica using the Globalstar satellite-based communications system. Globalstar Caribbean Ltd. is wholly owned and controlled by AirTouch Satellite Services, doing business as Globalstar USA. Thank you for being apart of the Globalstar USA Family! We look forward to stepping in to the new millennium with you as our customer! Happy Holidays, Andy Radlow Director of Marketing Globalstar USA