KINGSTON, Jamaica-Globalstar Caribbean Ltd. announced the Post & Telecommunications
Department of Jamaica granted it approval to provide wireless services in Jamaica using the Globalstar satellite-based
communications system.
This license allows Globalstar Caribbean Ltd. to use the radio-frequency spectrum
required by the Globalstar system and establishes in-country distribution of Globalstar mobile satellite, voice, fax and
data services.
The company said it already signed up its first Jamaican non-exclusive distribution partner, Jamaica
Communications Ltd. The Globalstar satellite system is scheduled to begin operation in the third quarter, said the
company.