Globalstar has slashed the cost of air time aggressively. For the
heavy phone user, rates are on a par with cellular phones. Voice quality is excellent with no noticeable delay. Globalstar
aims to cover the widespread "white spots" left by mobile phone
companies in mainland America. Every 4WD-er and hiker
in the United States should have a Globalstar as a safe way to stay in touch
while traveling. Globalstar is a preferred choice for Caribbean cruises.
Combined with CONTACT 2.0 software and a PDA, Globalstar has been used
with success to transmit dispatches and pictures
from Denali and Logan high camps. The 9.6 kb/s data speed allows for uploads of decent video clips. Check
the Logan/Denali
Expedition
site for results.
