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To: Curbstone who wrote (10868)	3/16/2000 4:54:00 PM
From: WR	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 29987

Globalstar Modem To Be Used In Norsat Data Terminal By Steve Gold, Newsbytes SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 16 Mar 2000, 12:10 PM CST Norsat International [NASDAQ:NSADF] has solved the problem of a reliable return-to-satellite path for its narrowband VSAT (very small aperture terminal) technology by using a Qualcomm [NASDAQ:QCOM] Globalstar modem in the system. The move means that the company will soon be able to offer a portable two-way data transfer terminal, downloading data from the Net at high speed, and with a slow-speed back channel available on demand. Derick Walker, a spokesperson for Norsat, told Newsbytes that the narrowband satellite terminals will be shipping from this September. "This will in the same timeframe as our broadband terminals," he said. Globalstar's satellite communications service supports data transfers of around 9,600 bits per second (bps) per channel. Globalstar USA, a division of Vodafone AirTouch, has already started offering commercial satellite voice services in the US and "data plus SMS" (short message service) text messaging services are expected shortly. Under the deal just announced, Qualcomm will supply its Globalstar GSP1620 packet data modem to Norsat for inclusion in Norsat's narrowband terminals. Jerry Beckwith, president of Qualcomm's wireless systems division, said that, while there are other wireless technologies suitable for data applications, they have tended to be expensive and regional in scope. "Qualcomm's Globalstar packet data modem will address global opportunities where no current data service exists," he said, adding that the narrowband access terminals will be highly competitive. Norsat's Web site is at norsat.com . Qualcomm's Web site is at qualcomm.com . Reported by Newsbytes.com, newsbytes.com .

To: Curbstone who wrote (10868)	3/16/2000 5:59:00 PM
From: MileHigh	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

Aloha, >>>>Yes, an expensive phone system. Americans balk at $2.00 per minute, others, less fortunate, will do more than balk. They just won't buy it. You have to try and understand that this supposed Government Body had looked at other phone projects in the past that would have cost MUCH MORE than a potential G* program. Because of this, I can not see how this Agency would charge it's citizens "full list price" per minute. They won't IMO! They will subsidize it with a federal spending grant. Also, I am the one ranting, BUT THIS IS WHERE WE NEED CO-OP BETWEEN THE SP AND G*! Ever hear about a special volume discount program to the Agency/Country/City for a MOU volume committment!? Again, I do these things ALL THE TIME! It all makes perfect sense to me. We are on to something.... MileHigh

To: Curbstone who wrote (10868)	3/21/2000 9:33:00 AM
From: Dan B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

Mike, RE: "Yes, an expensive phone system. Americans balk at $2.00 per minute, others, less fortunate, will do more than balk. They just won't buy it." I don't know. 30 years ago we Americans paid that much for long distance easily...we just used it sparingly. Without cheap local service from G*, there are severe limitations to the real 3rd world communications value of this service, I'd think. But I think they'll use it some...and I agree...the stock price today may well appear as free soon enough. Dan B