Globalstar has reached a significant milestone in its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect initiative, confirming that it has completed more than half of its $2 billion commitment announced in March 2025. The company has now invested more than $1 billion to expand and modernize its global satellite and ground infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a next-generation telecommunications provider focused on advanced broadband and IoT connectivity.
The latest investment marks a substantial advancement in both the space and ground segments of Globalstar’s network. The company has commissioned new replacement satellites to bolster its existing constellation and has begun the global rollout of its third-generation C-3 system. This next-gen network is being developed to offer higher capacity, greater resiliency, and the performance required to support increasingly data-intensive applications across enterprise, government, and consumer markets.
Globalstar also reported rapid progress in its global ground infrastructure buildout. Construction projects have been announced at 14 ground station sites across eight countries on four continents, further expanding the company’s international reach and enabling more robust, reliable connectivity in regions where access has historically been limited.
The timeline for Globalstar’s ITU commitment remains on track, with the company reaffirming its expectation to meet its implementation deadline. The initiative aligns closely with the ITU’s broader mission to expand universal, affordable, and sustainable connectivity worldwide.
Globalstar will participate in the ITU’s World Trade Development Conference in Baku this month, where it plans to meet with multiple delegations from ITU Member States as part of its ongoing contribution to global digital inclusion.
KEY QUOTE:
“When we made our $2 billion pledge to the ITU, we committed not just to expanding our network, but to strengthening the resilience, coverage, and reliability of satellite communications for users everywhere, including those operating in remote or underserved regions.”
“Crossing the halfway mark of this investment highlights our execution discipline and long-term vision to build on our legacy of reliability and innovation to meet the world’s growing demand for secure, ubiquitous communications.”
Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO, Globalstar
