- Globalstar (GSAT, Financial) partners with Telecom CLM to expand Alcazar Teleport in Spain, enhancing satellite coverage in Europe.
- The expansion includes three new antennas, doubling the capacity and supporting the launch of the C-3 system.
- Despite recent power outages, Globalstar's satellite network provided uninterrupted service in Spain and Portugal.
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), a leader in telecommunications infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Telecom Castilla-La Mancha, S.A. to expand the Alcazar Teleport in Castilla La Mancha, Spain. This development forms part of Globalstar's initiative to bolster its third-generation C-3 System, enhancing mobile satellite service coverage across Europe. The expansion will see the addition of three new tracking antennas and supporting infrastructure, effectively doubling the teleport's capacity.
Highlighting the resilience and reliability of Globalstar's satellite network, the company maintained uninterrupted service in regions affected by recent power outages in Spain and Portugal, where terrestrial networks failed. "The global expansion of our ground infrastructure to support our next-generation C-3 System now stretches to Europe," stated L. Barbee Ponder, Globalstar's General Counsel & Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. This partnership is key to ensuring consistent and resilient connectivity for millions of users in Europe.
Wenceslao Sánchez de la Peña, Director of Telecom CLM, supported the collaboration, emphasizing the growing reliance on satellite connectivity for various sectors. The Alcazar expansion signifies a critical enhancement in Globalstar’s network, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for reliable satellite communications.
Globalstar continues to empower its customers with secure and efficient connectivity solutions worldwide, leveraging its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and terrestrial spectrum to enhance communication capabilities. For more information about Globalstar and its services, visit www.globalstar.com.