The all IP-based core network system is wireless 3G/4G compatible and will link the Globalstar radio access network to the public-switched telephone network (PSTN) and/or internet. Design of the new core network system is now underway.
Globalstar is now expected to turn its attention towards the design and development of its third-generation handsets, satellite machine to machine devices and other terminals. The new ground network architecture is designed to support speeds of up to 1Mbps to the subscriber equipment and up to 256Kbps to the satellites in all IP configuration. Services supported would include push to talk and multicasting, advanced messaging capabilities such as multimedia messaging or MMS, and mobile video applications and geolocation services.
The agreement represents the final significant ground network infrastructure component for Globalstar’s next-generation of advanced IP-based satellite voice and data services.
Tom Colby, COO for Globalstar, said: Ericsson was able to combine the technical approach and implementation while meeting our expenditure and operational requirements. Their worldwide presence and leadership, familiarity with Hughes Network Systems and global experience, all combined for a core-system network solution.
Globalstar is a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. The company’s products include: mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages.
