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What is Globalstar? * A state of the art mobile satellite communications service o A small, handheld telephone that communicates via 48 satellites * Extends coverage beyond traditional cellular coverage o As a compliment to cellular, Globalstar provides communications services to those areas beyond cellular coverage and areas underserved by any telephone system o Globalstar service will be available worldwide in late 1999 * High quality voice and data services o Based on the same IS-95 CDMA cellular technology used by AirTouch in its premier market, Southern California o Globalstar will provide voice and short message services. + Future services will include fax, data, and Internet e-mail o Satellite diversity provides for at least 2 and up to 4 satellites communicating with the user at any one time for improved service quality, fewer dropped calls and blockages o The multi-mode phone will operate either on cellular networks when available, or on the Globalstar network when traveling beyond cellular coverage