Globalstar said research firm Jarvinian’s testing of TLPS,...
Globalstar said research firm Jarvinian’s testing of TLPS, “an innovative wireless broadband technology using new carrier-grade equipment manufactured by Ruckus Wireless,” shows that use of the technology results in “a carrier-grade service that vastly exceeds the performance of public Wi-Fi.”…
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The tests were conducted on a 22 MHz channel using 2.4 GHz spectrum, under an experimental license from the FCC, Globalstar said in a news release. In November, Globalstar filed a petition at the FCC asking to use its licensed Mobile Satellite Service spectrum terrestrially to support mobile broadband applications throughout the U.S. (http://bit.ly/18Wwpyu). “With almost 600,000 mobile satellite service customers, Globalstar remains committed to its satellite business while pursuing additional opportunities to offer innovative new mobile broadband services such as TLPS,” said Globalstar CEO Jay Monroe. “That commitment is clearly demonstrated in our completion of the launch of a new satellite constellation, our introduction to the market of new satellite-based products and services, and my personal financial commitment to turn our plans into reality.” The test results are at http://bit.ly/19NDIbe.