Globalstar and Silver State Wireless boosts satphone supply to regional representatives to meet emergency demand
Globalstar LLC, the world's most widely used handheld satellite phone provider, said today that satellite phone service remains uninterrupted in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeastern U.S, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Missouri, following the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.
Additionally, the company is airlifting additional units to local representatives in the area to accommodate growing demand from relief agencies and citizens.
Globalstar, which has a long-standing relationship with FEMA and other state and local disaster relief and first responder agencies, is working closely with these organizations to ensure that vital communications capabilities for relief workers are accessible and reliable.
Mountain State Wireless a Globalstar Authorized Agent anticipated the demand for the satellite phones by stocking up prior to Katrina making landfall. Sales Manager Frank Akers indicated that over the past three days he has seen a tremendous demand for the product. Some he says are many whom have business interests in the effected areas, and are attempting to assess damages. Others are visiting other locations and are from the hurricane stricken areas , headed back home knowing in advance that no other means of communication are available besides satellite phones. If you would like more information on Globalstar Phones call Mountain State Wireless at 435-590-6902
