Systems Support Mission-Critical Applications, Reduce Deployment Costs and Transport up to 160 Mbps With Pay-As-You-Grow Upgradeability

CAMPBELL, CA–(Marketwire – 02/08/10) – Exalt Communications, the company that is reinventing microwave backhaul, today announced that it has expanded its breakthrough ExtendAir product line with the ExtendAir r4900 Series, a new line of all-outdoor microwave backhaul systems for the licensed 4.9 GHz public safety frequency. With prices starting at under $7,000 per link, ExtendAir r4900 Series systems slash deployment costs for public agencies requiring highly secure, mission-critical microwave links that deliver a class-leading 160 Mbps Ethernet plus optional native 4xT1/E1 traffic capabilities. These newest systems join the Exalt public safety product portfolio that also includes all-indoor systems configured for the licensed 4.9 GHz public safety frequency band, and all-outdoor systems configured for the 4.5 GHz government and NATO band.

“Exalt 4.9 GHz radio systems have given us rock-solid reliability for our emergency communications network,” said Chris Kindelspire, electronics manager for Grundy County, Illinois Emergency Telephone System Board. “The ExtendAir r4900 Series products will give us new, lower-cost options for expanding our system when needed in the future.”

ExtendAir r4900 Series radio systems are compact, rugged, all-outdoor units operating in the licensed 4.9 GHz band providing mission-critical reliability over distances of up to 30 miles. These systems incorporate FIPS 197-compliant 128- and 256-bit AES encryption for ironclad traffic security with secure SNMP v3 management. The ExtendAir r4900 Series systems also offer throughput symmetry control that allows public safety agencies to dedicate up to 80 percent of total aggregate traffic in either the upstream or downstream direction to better support highly asymmetrical applications such as video surveillance or remote dispatch including P25 backhaul. Moreover, like all Exalt microwave backhaul systems, ExtendAir r4900 Series systems support native T1/E1 traffic as needed, and they can optionally be configured with three 10/100BaseT ports to further reduce costs by eliminating the need for a separate Ethernet switch.

“We recognize that nowhere is the need for high performance, reliability and security more critical than in public safety deployments supporting the work of law enforcement agencies and other first-responders,” said Amir Zoufonoun, president and CEO of Exalt Communications. “Our ExtendAir systems not only provide these capabilities, but are priced to meet the requirements of even the most budget-constrained departments. Recognizing the challenges we face in today’s world, we consider the public safety market one of our most important, and we will continue to deliver products that help agencies successfully carry out their missions.”

All Exalt microwave backhaul systems offer guaranteed link availability, guaranteed throughput and low, constant latency. Systems are available in world bands from 2 to 40 GHz and in capacities from 10 Mbps to more than 700 Mbps per channel, providing a range of options to fit countless network applications. Designed to enable a smooth transition to IP, they offer native support for both TDM and Ethernet, and are fully software configurable and upgradeable. For easy and secure management using third-party network management systems, Exalt systems support SNMP v1, v2c and v3. Data security is provided by available FIPS 197-compliant AES 128-bit and 256-bit encryption that adds zero latency to the transmission. To simplify installation and maintenance, all Exalt systems feature an embedded manual and most include a built-in spectrum analyzer.

About Exalt Communications

Exalt Communications provides next-generation microwave backhaul systems to service providers, government organizations and enterprises worldwide. Exalt systems are designed to solve the network bottlenecks associated with the growing demand for IP-based voice, data and video applications and the resulting migration from TDM to IP-based networks. With a flexible architecture and universal product platform covering multiple market segments, Exalt provides a full range of microwave radio systems that meet the demand for cost-effective and flexible alternatives to fiber and leased lines. www.exaltcom.com

Voiceserve is First Time Exhibitor at 2010 Barcelona GSMA Mobile World Congress February 15-18

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Voiceserve, Inc. (OTC BB: VSRV – News), a low-cost, next-generation Internet Telephony software and service provider, today announced its participation as an exhibitor at the 2010 Barcelona GSMA Mobile World Congress February 15-18. The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry uniting the world’s mobile operators, handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies and media organizations. Its annual convention is the largest mobile event of the year drawing approximately 50,000 attendees. This is Voiceserve, Inc’s first participation in the convention and is one of the only companies exhibiting a mobile VoIP dialer out of the 1,300 companies displaying their cutting-edge products and technology at the annual GSMA Mobile Congress. Voiceserve’s booth is located in the UK pavilion at Stand 1F61.

Voiceserve creates the opportunity for ISP’s, VoIP resellers and business entrepreneurs to establish a VoIP telephony enterprise. Voiceserve’s Voipswitch license has expanded its range of modules to include the full range of mobile dialers. The Voiceserve Voipswitch Mobile dialer is a simple software package that enables regular cell phone users to make calls using a mobile phone via an Internet connection. Voiceserve has developed a simple module which is downloadable onto most mobile phone units. A mobile dialer may be used by companies attempting to reduce operational costs or by individuals who simply want to save money on their monthly cell phone bill. Once the dialer has been downloaded onto the unit, the phone has the capacity to make a call either via the 3G, edge or WIFI connection thus reducing the costs dramatically.

The Voipswitch Dialer range caters for the Symbian (Nokia), Windows® and Android phones. At the convention Voiceserve will be launching its VoIP dialer for Blackberry, a feature which will enable wide spread Blackberry users globally.

In addition to making a VoIP phone call through a mobile phone, Voiceserve is one of the first to provide users all the cellular features to which they have become accustomed including SMS text, conference call, call waiting, video conferencing, voice mail and call forwarding.

Michael Bibelman, Voiceserve’s CEO, commented, “Our software and its broad spectrum of modules creates the opportunity for the masses to become VoIP resellers giving clients access to VoIP telephony from the wide range of mobile units. With the launch of the Blackberry dialer, our range of mobile dialers is complete. We are very excited to have the opportunity to exhibit at the GSMA thus giving our company the chance to significantly boost our visibility in the market. While we have a highly active internal sales effort as well as an external effort through over 30 wholesale relationships, we find attendance at conventions a powerful opportunity to stand out. Consequently, this year we plan to attend eight of the largest telecommunications conventions around the world which is twice the number of conventions we attended in 2009.”

About Voiceserve, Inc.

VoiceServe is a software platform provider focusing primarily on delivering affordable, complete, next generation services to Internet Telephony Providers (ITSPs). Products include VoipSwitch, a custom modular all-in-one Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) management platform licensing solution for resellers; VoIP airtime minutes bundled with optional convenient features, including virtual numbers, direct dial, web callback, and call forwarding; IP-PBX; and mobile softphone, and video technologies. For further information please visit www.voiceserve.com .

More information about Voipswitch can be found on http://www.voipswitch.com

Globalstar Asia Pacific to Operate Gateway Ground Station and Distribute Mobile Satellite Solutions to Maritime and Land-Based Customers

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT – News), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and consumers, announced today that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Arion Communication Co., Ltd., a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data products and services to maritime customers in Korea. The new joint venture company known as Globalstar Asia Pacific will operate the Globalstar gateway ground station in Korea and provide Simplex and duplex mobile satellite voice and data services including SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ products and services to customers in Korea and the surrounding maritime region.

“All of us at Globalstar are excited about our new relationship with Arion Communication Co., Ltd. and we anticipate this is just the beginning of a long and profitable relationship that solidifies and builds our presence in Eastern Asia,” said Peter Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, Globalstar, Inc. “This joint venture combines Arion’s expertise in delivering maritime messaging and vessel monitoring solutions with Globalstar’s ability to provide high quality and affordable mobile satellite services to areas beyond the reach of terrestrial wireless communications. Together we look forward to further expanding the market for both our Simplex and duplex mobile satellite services and SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger consumer products throughout Korea and the surrounding area.”

“We are very delighted to partner with Globalstar in establishing the joint venture company, Globalstar Asia Pacific,” explained Tony Park, CEO of Arion Communication Co. Ltd., and Globalstar Asia Pacific. “We are confident that with the launch of the second-generation satellites beginning this summer, Globalstar will bring a huge paradigm shift in the market, having previously attained the single largest mobile satellite services market share position in the region. We also expect the new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger and next-generation high speed duplex data communications services, which have not been provided in Korea before, will play a key role in expanding Globalstar’s market share exponentially.”

The two companies formed Globalstar Asia Pacific to acquire the existing gateway in Seoul from LG Telecom, which has been Globalstar’s service provider in the region since 2001. The acquisition and license transfer are subject to approval by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) which is expected in the next few weeks. According to the agreement Arion Communication will also provide Globalstar mobile satellite voice and data products and services in Korea. Globalstar, Inc. plans to provide the necessary engineering and technical training and personnel support required for Globalstar Asia Pacific to operate the Korean Globalstar gateway.

About Globalstar, Inc.

With over 375,000 subscribers, Globalstar is the world’s largest provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company’s products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar’s web site at www.globalstar.com

About Arion Communication Co., Ltd.

Arion Communication Co., Ltd. is a dynamic company which is engaged in developing communications and networking systems for broadcasting, government, military and maritime customer satisfaction. With offices in Seoul and Pusan, the company provides a wide range of IT and communications products and services to vessels. Main services include satellite communications, email, vessel monitoring, ship networking and navigation equipment repair.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM – News) has selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) to develop an Access Network Controller (ANC) in its gateway ground radio control network. The ANC is part of a multi-year plan for Iridium to upgrade and evolve its gateway network in preparation for Iridium’s next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. Under the development contract, Hughes will design and supply a fully tested, turnkey ANC system, which will be integrated with Iridium’s existing system, together with training and maintenance. Iridium expects the ANC to be complete and operational by the fourth quarter of 2011.

“The new ANC will be a pivotal component of Iridium’s global satellite network, processing all voice and data calls based on the Iridium air interface,” said Matthew Mohebbi, vice president and general manager of mobile satellite, Hughes. “Hughes is using state-of-the-art Advanced Telecommunication Architecture (ATCA) platforms to design an ANC with significantly increased bandwidth and signal-accessing capabilities to expand Iridium’s network capacity, and support the additional features and services planned for Iridium NEXT.”

“The ANC project with Hughes is a significant step forward for Iridium’s gateway ground network,” said John Roddy, executive vice president of ground operations and product development, Iridium. “Initially, it will support all of our current telephony services, more than double the capacity of the existing Iridium system, and create a flexible gateway network with the ability to cost-effectively add earth terminal sites. In the long term, the ANC positions us to offer Iridium NEXT services and provide for added capacity and service demands in a cost-effective manner with enhanced reliability and an improved user interface.”

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) 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 serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The Company’s customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).

About Hughes Network Systems, LLC

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses and consumers. HughesNet® encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.1 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

Headquartered in Germantown, Md., USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:HUGH – News). For additional information, please visit www.hughes.com.

Partnership with SatSports and HTC results in interactive application for tourism information

LONDON, ENGLAND–(Marketwire – 02/08/10) – Visitors to Vancouver will now be able to download a free application for their smart phones that puts a complete guide to the city in the palm of their hand.

The application, named “CitySmart”, inspired by Tourism Vancouver and developed in partnership with mobile GPS navigation developer SatSports Ltd and Smartphone manufacturer HTC. It’s the world’s first completely interactive tourist and sporting event mobile application, providing live updated tourist and event information, (Vancouver are currently using this feature for the Winter Olympics) plus an advanced GPS system that provides detailed street navigation and breaking news on traffic situations.

The CitySmart application can be downloaded free of charge from the Tourism Vancouver website, located at www.tourismvancouver.com/download.

“We’re excited to partner with SatSports and HTC on such a ground-breaking mobile application,” said Tourism Vancouver’s Walt Judas, vice president of Visitor Services & Communications. “With live messaging and constant updates, CitySmart is a virtual tour guide in your pocket, assisting you at every step of your trip.”

Tourism Vancouver “City Hosts” will be equipped with the HTC smart phones to assist visitors at various locations throughout the downtown area.

Judas also believes the new application will be of interest to Vancouver residents looking for reliable local information plus cab drivers and limousine services needing up-to-the minute reports on road closures, traffic blockages, locations and access points for major venues.

“This application is going to change the way host cities interact with visitors and event spectators, and HTC is excited to have our hardware showcased,” said Francois Gravel of HTC. These devices, along with this integrated mobile application, will streamline Tourism Vancouver’s interaction with tourists by assisting them in giving directions and providing event information from all its visitor centres.

With SMS (text messaging) capabilities built in, the application also allows Tourism Vancouver to interact with visitors anywhere in the city, no matter what their activity. Application users will receive live updates (via text messages) that will notify them of points of interest, weather reports, traffic alerts and news flashes. CitySmart will also provide transit planning and emergency service contacts, along with visitor centre locations.

“SatSports has been revolutionizing sports experiences through GPS hardware and mobile applications for a number of years,” said Jean-Claude Baumgartner, Managing Director of SatSports Ltd. “With our new partnership with Tourism Vancouver, we’re going to be revolutionizing the visitor experience as well.”

Satsports focus is on developing exceptional GPS sport and tourist applications to enhance lifestyle experiences in a safe environment. With product innovation firsts such as Satski ‘the interactive real time Ski navigation System, the Toursim Vancouver application follows in this vein.

For more information visit: www.satsportsgps.com