Comments on: Globalstar Gets Funding While TerreStar Launches Bird

By: PE Firm Plans Open LTE Network to Challenge AT&T and Verizon

PE Firm Plans Open LTE Network to Challenge AT&T and Verizon — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:55:40 +0000

[...] satellite requirement (that the cell companies lobbied hard for) has proved tough. It’s expensive to launch and build satellites (plus build out a terrestrial network), and any phones working on such a system are pretty clunky. [...]

By: TerreStar’s Upcoming Genus Smartphone: Too Slow to Be Genius

TerreStar’s Upcoming Genus Smartphone: Too Slow to Be Genius — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:01:14 +0000

[...] connectivity is important for redundancy and service in remote areas). However, after spending millions to launch new birds and with hopes of launching an expansive satellite and terrestrial-based voice and data network, [...]

By: bill lunn

bill lunn — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:00:10 +0000

there is absolutely no reason to own a sat phone unless one is frequently in remote places or countries. In that case, geo satellites are much better for internet use. leos in theory are better for telephony without voice delays and messaging. Inmarsat offers the best service..

By: Stacey Higginbotham

Stacey Higginbotham — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:44 +0000

GlobalStar is replacing older satellites and TerreStar will boost data speeds, and attempt to broaden its appeal with its satellite.

By: Eric Foor

Eric Foor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:47 +0000

Are they trying to replace old and obsolete satellites or just adding more for better coverage?