Globalsat Group
Globalsat Group is a consortium of companies providing satellite communication services worldwide with headquarters located in the United States.[1] The companies that are currently part of the consortium include:
- Globalsat Group LLC[2]
- Globalsat Bolivia[3]
- Globalsat Argentina
- Globalsat do Brasil [4][5]
- Globalsat MSS
- Globalsat Chile [6]
- Globalsat Colombia [7]
- Globalsat Peru [8]
- Multisat Mexico [9][10]
- Intersatellite Florida
- Intersatellite do Brasil
- ST2 Peru [11]
- N-SAT Puerto Rico
Type | Consortium |
---|---|
Industry | Satellite communication |
Founded | 1999 |
Founder | J. Alberto Palacios |
Headquarters | 2424 N. Federal Highway, Suite 116, , USA |
Number of locations | 9 countries: USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | J Alberto Palacios (CEO) Arturo M. Blanco (CFO) Igor Falcao (SVP) |
Products | Satellite phones BGAN FleetBroadband VSAT M2M solutions |
Brands | Globalsat Group, Globalsat, Intersatellite, ST2 |
Services | Mobile satellite service Fixed satellite service |
Website | globalsat |
History
Globalsat Group was founded by J. Alberto Palacios in 1999. He is also active CEO of this multi-company entity.
Awards, memberships and recognition
- 2018 Top Land Mobility Satcom Innovation Award by the Mobile Satellite Users Association at Satellite 2018 [12]
- 2017 Latin America Satellite Communications Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan [13]
- 2016 MSUA Company to Watch in the category Emergency Response Mobility Satcom Innovation [14]
- 2016 Latin America Satellite Communications Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan [15]
- Member of the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) [16]
- Member of the Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) [17]
- Inmarsat Enterprise T1 Distribution Partner [18]
- Iridium VAR, PTT Service Provider, Certus Service Provider, Authorized Repair Center [19]
- Cobham Certified Partner [20]
- Thales LINK Satellite Certified Reseller [21]
Satellite services
Most products and services provided by the consortium are in the field of satellite-based communications, including voice, Internet and Machine-to-Machine (M2M), with emphasis on L band mobile satellite service (MSS) through the Iridium and Inmarsat satellite constellations.[22] Fixed-satellite service (FSS) / VSAT and system integration are also provided in some markets, as well as Inmarsat's Ka band mobile service known as Global Xpress (GX).[23] One of the group's largest projects currently involves a utility company in Brazil that uses mixed L band and terrestrial cellular for redundant high availability mobile push-to-talk communications.
Recent activities
In March 2018, Globalsat Group was awarded for the work of its Brazilian affiliate Globalsat do Brasil on an innovative solution which uses L-band MSS to provide dependable communications to a railway system.[24]
During 2017 Inmarsat highlighted the railway project in Brasil as one of its important success stories.[25]
In March 2016, Globalsat Group was named "Company to Watch" in the category Emergency Response Mobility Satcom Innovation by the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) at the Satellite 2016 conference,[26] for its role as a provider of satellite services for the tsunami detection and warning system operated by Chile's government, through the local subsidiary Globalsat Chile.[27]
On May 2016 the group received the "2016 Latin America Satellite Communications Company of the Year" award from the highly recognized international consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.[28]
On November 2016 LeoSat and Globalsat Group sign a strategic worldwide agreement. LeoSat Enterprises is planning to launch a constellation of as many as 108 LEO communications satellites. Under the agreement Globalsat Group will provide market access and LeoSat will provide infrastructure for service. J. Alberto Palacios, CEO of Globalsat, will hold a seat in representation of the group on the LeoSat Customer Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC). The committee will advise on system configuration, product design and launch of LeoSat's upcoming satellite constellation.[29]
On December 2016 Globalsat Group obtained a license for all Inmarsat services through its Mexican affiliate MultiSAT. This includes official authorization and landing rights for foreign satellite signals in the Ka and L bands.[30]
In March 2017 Globalsat Group has been appointed as an Tier 1 Enterprise Distribution Partner to Inmarsat Global, the global mobile satellite operator. This improved situation will enable Globalsat Group to have access of Inmarsat upcoming products, direct hotlines to operations personnel for faster customer support and a higher level of solutions customization.[31]
In March 2017 Globalsat Group and Sky and Space Global signed a MoU towards testing and offering satellite service in Latin America. Under the agreement, the group will take part in early trials of the Sky and Space Global satellite system. The non-binding deal also involves working towards establishing a commercial agreement for providing services to end-users across Globalsat Groups' multi country footprint.[32]
Recently, Globalsat Group has bought major shares in Peruvian connectivity provider ST2.[33] Sky and Space Global has joined hands with Globalsat Group for the launch of nano-satellites to revolutionize the telecommunication.[34]
See also
References
- Yahoo Finance, "Company Profile for Globalsat Group LLC", 'Yahoo Finance, October 28, 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
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- Mediatelecom, "Inmarsat venderá telefonos satelitales en Colombia" Archived 2016-11-12 at the Wayback Machine, 'Mediatelecom, August 14, 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- "Globalsat Perú Telecomunicaciones S.A.C." Compuempresa.com. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- Satnews, "Globalsat Group + MultiSAT Mexico ..Agreement Integrates First Pan-American Mobile Satellite Service ", 'Satnews, June 4, 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- Inmarsat News, "Inmarsat and Globalsat Group Expand Regional Footprint, IsatPhone approved for operation in Brazil", 'Inmarsat News, October 23, 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- "Globalsat Group acquires stake in Peruvian telecommunications provider ST2". Space Daily. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- "Globalsat es ganador del Satellite Mobility Innovation Award en la categoría terrestre". 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- "Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Leading Latin American Companies". Frost & Sullivan. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
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- "Globalsat Group Receives 2016 Latin America Satellite Communications Company of the Year Award". Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- "MSUA | Corporate Members". MSUA | Corporate Members. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- "Globalsat Group". SSPI. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Satnews Publishers: Daily Satellite News". www.satnews.com. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Globalsat Group Signs Global Distribution Agreement and is Appointed Value Added Reseller by Iridium Communications Inc". PRWeb. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- Gardner, Nick. "Cobham plc, SATCOM, Cobham SATCOM Where to Buy". www.cobham.com. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Thales Certifies Six Resellers for its LINK Mobile Satellite Service Solutions | Thales Group". www.thalesgroup.com. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- "Sky & Space commences South American miniature satellite test". Business News. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Inmarsat's First Demos In LATAM For Fleet Xpress Also Involve Globalsat Group + Cobham SATCOM". 2016-06-24. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- "Top Mobility Satellite Innovations Market Development Efforts". 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- "Valec taps into the power of satellite communications to connect Brazil from North to South". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- Satnews, "Mobile Satellite Users Association Names Globalsat Group As Company To Watch", 'Satnews, March 14, 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- "Internet y voz vía satélite aseguran comunicación operativa durante terremotos en Chile". Satelital Movil. 2014-04-01.
- "Globalsat Group Receives 2016 Latin America Satellite Communications Company of the Year Award". Yahoo Finance. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2016-11-11.
- Via Satellite, "LeoSat and Globalsat Group Sign Strategic Worldwide Agreement", 'Via Satellite, December, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
- Via Satellite, "GlobalSat Licenses Inmarsat Ka, L-band Services Throughout Mexico", 'Via Satellite, December 5, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
- Satnews, "Globalsat's Relationship Just Got Better with Inmarsat ... Appointed Enterprise Distribution Partner In Americas", 'Satnews, March 13, 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- Telecom Times, "Sky and Space Global inks key MoU with pan-American mobile satellite specialist", 'Telecom Times, March 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- "Globalsat Group acquires stake in Peruvian telecommunications provider ST2". Space Daily. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Sky & Space Global signs MOU with South American telco". The West Australian. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2018-02-20.