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Verizon donates $100,000 to support Texas Search and Rescue and waives call/text/data usage for hardest hit customers
Globenewswire· 2025-07-08 16:48
What you need to know: In response to the flash floods on July 4, Verizon is donating $100,000 to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) to aid their vital search, rescue, and recovery operations.Verizon is waiving domestic call/text/data usage incurred July 7 - Aug 3 for consumer prepaid, postpaid, and small business customers* in 95 zip codes across 28 affected Central Texas counties.The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has provided low-earth orbit satellite devices to aid the Texas Department of Public S ...
Globalstar Expands Satellite Reach With First C-3 Tracking Antenna
ZACKS· 2025-07-02 14:10
Core Insights - Globalstar, Inc. has successfully installed its first 6-meter tracking antenna, Clifton-8, for the C-3 mobile satellite system, marking the beginning of a significant global initiative to enhance its ground infrastructure as part of the Extended MSS Network [1][11] - The company plans to deploy over 90 new antennas across approximately 35 ground stations in 25 countries, which includes major upgrades to existing infrastructure and the establishment of new ground stations to improve global connectivity [3][11] - Globalstar's commitment to high-performance satellite communications is driven by increasing demand for mobile connectivity across various industries and remote areas [4] Financial Performance - In the last reported quarter, Globalstar achieved revenues of $60 million, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase, primarily due to higher service revenues [8] - The company has reiterated its financial outlook for 2025, projecting revenues between $260 million and $285 million, with an expected adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50% [9] Strategic Developments - Globalstar is enhancing its spectrum and wholesale capacity services, particularly in government and consumer sectors, with its Band n53 being a critical resource for 5G innovation [6] - The company has inaugurated a new Satellite Operations Control Center in March 2025, which significantly enhances its operational capabilities and supports its strategic growth in next-generation satellite solutions [7] - A partnership with GCT Semiconductor Holding aims to develop two-way satellite messaging systems for mobile devices, integrating advanced IoT and 4G/5G semiconductor technology into Globalstar's product offerings [8]