Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announced construction commencement of additional gateway infrastructure at its existing ground station in Bihoro, Japan.
This strategic expansion begins the rapid growth of Globalstar’s mobile satellite services throughout Asia, including additional infrastructure in multiple locations required to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system.
Globalstar previously purchased land in Bihoro to establish a ground station to serve the entire region. The first installation was commissioned during an opening ceremony held in June 2024. Globalstar has now begun construction of additional tracking antennas to support both its existing constellation and infrastructure necessary to support its third-generation C-3 mobile satellite system.
Asia joins the growing chorus of international construction as Globalstar expands its footprint in Japan to support its third-generation mobile satellite system. With today’s announcement, Globalstar has the additional property necessary to support future expansion in Japan, including the infrastructure for the C-3 System – the most advanced mobile satellite system ever. Globalstar values its successful long-term relationship with Japan and its important partnership with IPmotion.
Hiroshi Ando, CEO of IPmotion and Globalstar Japan
We wholeheartedly welcome Globalstar’s expansion of its Bihoro ground station, which demonstrates a strong commitment to the satellite communications market in Japan. Acquiring the adjacent land was critical to allow the infrastructure needed to support the C-3 satellite system.
L. Barbee Ponder, General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Globalstar
Asia joins the growing chorus of international construction as Globalstar expands its footprint in Japan to support its third-generation mobile satellite system. With today’s announcement, Globalstar has the additional property necessary to support future expansion in Japan, including the infrastructure for our C-3 System – the most advanced mobile satellites system ever. We especially value our successful long-term relationship with Japan and our important partnership with IPmotion. We’re just getting started. The installation and operation of the infrastructure in Japan is the first step in the Asia-Pacific portion of our global expansion designed to support Globalstar’s third-generation mobile satellite system serving hundreds of millions of people around the world.