FTMSC US LLC, a leading provider of mobile satellite communications solutions, has signed an agreement with Globalstar USA to resell Globalstar satellite services in the United States.

FTMSC is one of the world's leading mobile satellite communications providers, marketing and distributing communications solutions for customers based in areas with limited access to terrestrial telecoms infrastructure.

It is already a key provider of Globalstar services in Europe. Globalstar offers high value, high quality satellite services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world.

The agreement with Globalstar will enable FTMSC US LLC to further extend its product portfolio for its distributor customers. FTMSC US LLC has developed one of the most extensive mobile satellite offerings in the market comprising the solutions of all major satellite operators (Inmarsat, Thuraya, Iridium, Globalstar), and enabling end-users to communicate anywhere in the world by telephone, e-mail, data and fax from compact, multi-purpose terminals.

"One of our most important assets is our extensive network of resellers. With Globalstar integrated into our offering resellers and customers can rely on us to provide them with even more choice than before for mobile satellite solutions," says Eric Verheylewegen, Managing Director, FTMSC US LLC.

"We are extremely excited about adding a world class company such as FTMSC to the Globalstar network of distribution partners in the US, especially considering their success in the commercial and recreational marine sector," said Dennis Allen, Senior Vice President of US Sales and Marketing for Globalstar, Inc. Mr. Allen stated, "Adding the high value Globalstar portfolio to the FTMSC line of products will also help enhance their overall reputation in the US as a leading provider of satellite voice and data services."