Marine  Globalstar offers dependable and extremely economical solutions to meet the needs of all size marine vessels. From the small pleasure craft to the large cargo or cruise ship, Globalstar provides the connections that ensure the crew and passengers can stay in touch while at sea, beyond the range of either cellular or VHF services. Globalstar's service areas currently extends over 200 miles or more off virtually all coastal areas in North and South America, Europe, Australia and East Asia. Service has also been expanded to cover virtually the entire North Atlantic and broader reaches of the northeast Pacific, allowing mariners in all these areas access to clear telephone connections or direct Internet connectivity. Portable Marine Kits [ More ] Globalstar mobile satellite phones allow for communications both at sea and on land. The mobile phone can easily be removed from the marine kit and carried on shore, allowing users to rely on just a single handheld wireless unit for all their communications needs. Fixed Marine Terminals [ More ] Globalstar fixed terminals are suitable for permanent or semi-permanent installations on larger marine vessels, such as freighters or cruise ships. Such installations provide access to voice and data, and can connect to conventional desk phones or pay phones allowing use by crew and passengers. Data Communications Globalstar data service can be utilized through mobile or fixed phone units. A laptop PC or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) can be connected to either, allowing users to send and receive data at 9.6 kbps (uncompressed). Data service allows users to send and receive e-mail, access corporate data networks and Intranets, and browse the web. [ More ] Globalstar also offers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data modems that can send and receive data remotely either automatically or on command. This means tankers can check stock levels of oil on board or monitor temperature readings for frozen freight allowing the data to be sent to their respective information centers. Specialized data solutions are also available via multi-channel modems, which can provide two-way transmission speeds from 19.2 kbps up to 144 kbps*. [ More ] * Higher kbps rates delivered via SatSpeed, WaveCall's unique Internet compression software which can boost upload and download rates by up to 500% Note: Not all products available in all locations -- check with your country service provider. Not all products and services are available in all regions. Specifications and features may change without notice. Neither Globalstar nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, "Globalstar") warrants the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, products, services or processes listed above. Neither does Globalstar guarantee the products or services or assume any liability for loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the products, services or processes. Globalstar is providing information about, and links to, these third-party sites solely for the convenience of its customers.   Copyright© 2009 Globalstar. All rights reserved.