Globalstar Europe Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Globalstar, recently announced that UK-based wireless and satellite technology reseller, Global Telesat Communications (GTC), has surpassed the milestone of selling 45,000 Globalstar devices. GTC is a subsidiary of NextPlat.
GTC is one of Europe’s resellers of Globalstar’s SPOT satellite-enabled GPS messengers, supplying the SPOT Gen4, SPOT X Bluetooth, and SPOT Trace to both individuals and organisations. Their clientele includes disaster relief agencies, energy and utility companies like Scottish Water, civil and national defence organisations, and various entities involved in forest management, ensuring the safety of lone and at-risk workers. Outdoor adventurers and sports enthusiasts are also significant users of SPOT products.
These users value satellite technology for providing reliable connectivity beyond the reach of cellular networks. “SPOT devices have an enduring appeal, even in today’s competitive marketplace,” said David Phipps, CEO of Global Operations of NextPlat Corp, and Managing Director of GTC. “Their inherent simplicity, easy operation and economical price make SPOT an ideal choice for users in a wide variety of applications.”
SPOT devices enable users to transmit their GPS location via satellite, check in with colleagues, friends, and family, and summon help in emergencies with SPOT’s one-touch SOS button, supported by 24/7 Search and Rescue Services. Globalstar recently celebrated its 10,000th rescue facilitated by its devices, including SPOT.
Phipps also pointed to network reliability and reach as key drivers of SPOT’s ongoing market success: “Globalstar’s robust network and near-global coverage are also key factors in why consumers and organisations choose SPOT,” he said.
GTC has also seen significant growth in demand for Globalstar’s commercial IoT devices. The SmartOne C, a bestseller in this category, is used for tracking shipping containers, heavy equipment, boats, and road vehicles. Recent deployments include tracking equipment and workers in construction, agriculture, and environmental protection, as well as fleet management in the marine sector and safeguarding participants on adventure trips.
NATO has used SPOT Trace devices from GTC to study ocean current movements, while a customer in New Zealand uses SmartOne C and SPOT Trace to optimise manuka honey production by alerting owners when hives are ready to harvest and protecting them from theft.
GTC’s SolarTrack asset tracking system, incorporating GSatSolar, part of the Globalstar commercial IoT solutions portfolio, has also seen increasing uptake. SolarTrack uses solar power for economical, low-maintenance long-term tracking.
“We offer huge congratulations to GTC in achieving this landmark milestone,” said Mark O’Connell, Globalstar EMEA & APAC General Manager. “With its steadfast commitment to innovation and keeping customers front-of-mind, GTC continues to play a vital role in enabling a wide range of organisations and individuals to benefit from Globalstar satellite technology.”
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