Iridium announces 'Trade-up' from Globalstar

by Blackwattle Studios on 20 Feb 2009 It's no secret to the long range sailing fraternity who have experienced it personally that Globalstar does not reach many parts of the oceans of the world.

Now Iridium Satellite has announced that it is launching to the general public its 'Trade-Up to Iridium' program, which provides pricing incentives for customers trading up from Globalstar to Iridium handsets and service, and offer that was only available to a limited class of users before.

Iridium is re-initiating the expanded program due to the much-publicized degradation of Globalstar’s voice service. This follows the success of the initial Trade-Up to Iridium offer, which ran from January to September 2008.

'Iridium’s goal is to ensure that satellite phone users have access to consistently reliable global satellite communications services,' said Don Thoma, executive vice president, Marketing, Iridium. 'Our network is now recognized to be the only satellite communications service that dependably provides a critical communications lifeline everywhere.'

Effective February 20 to September 30, 2009, any Globalstar satellite phone user is eligible to trade in his or her handset for an Iridium satellite phone. The original program, which Iridium offered to government users, first responders, educational institutions and relief organizations, is now open to any end user from any market sector.

Through the Trade-Up to Iridium program, participating Iridium Service Providers based in North America will offer a credit of up to $400 on a new Iridium 9505A satellite phone to customers turning in an existing Globalstar handset. Participating Service Providers will also offer up to $300 in airtime credits when signing a customer for a qualified Iridium calling plan.

Participating Service Providers outside of North America will be able to offer similar incentives available through regional Trade-Up to Iridium programs.


To find out more about the offer or contact your local Iridium dealer, click www.iridium.com!here!

About Iridium:

Iridium Satellite LLC is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT, which will result in continued and new Iridium MSS offerings.