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Hawk Networks and Globalstar Announce Collaboration and Availability of Band 53 Spectrum on Hawk’s Platform

By: Globalstar, Inc. via Business Wire

December 18, 2024 at 08:44 AM EST

Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), the next-generation mobile satellite and communications services provider, announced today a collaboration agreement with Hawk Networks. Hawk is transforming the way operators access wireless spectrum with a more efficient and flexible approach to utilizing Globalstar’s versatile Band 53 spectrum. Globalstar’s collaboration with Hawk Networks simplifies access to valuable licensed spectrum by bundling it with core network components and other essential infrastructure. This streamlined approach reduces extended wait times and eliminates the complexities of traditional procurement processes. Operators of all sizes can now efficiently access the spectrum and tools needed to build and expand their networks.

“For the first time, operators can bypass the complexity of legacy methods and secure spectrum with ease,” said Deborah Simpier, CEO of Hawk Networks. “This is not just another spectrum announcement–it is a pivotal shift that makes spectrum available when you need it and where you need it, accelerating both deployment and innovation in the telecom industry.”

This innovative process gives network operators a faster and simpler path to power increased connectivity. Increased connectivity will drive advancements in wireless technology and enable operators to meet the demands of the modern machine economy.

A Game-Changing Approach to Spectrum Leasing

Globalstar’s Band 53 Spectrum is available across the United States and in eleven additional countries. It provides contiguous and flexible spectrum leases suited for a variety of essential applications including fixed wireless broadband, autonomous vehicles, enterprise operations, and IoT systems like monitors, sensors, and cameras. Its exceptional reliability, extensive signal coverage and aggregation flexibility make Globalstar Band 53 the ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor applications and in challenging deployment environments.

“Band 53 offers unique capabilities that address some of the most pressing connectivity challenges faced by private wireless networks today,” said Kyle Pickens, VP of Strategy from Globalstar “We’re excited to partner with Hawk Networks to empower customers with innovative tools to build resilient and scalable networks for the future."

Transforming Connectivity with Hawk Networks and Althea

For those seeking a complete connectivity solution, Hawk Networks also supports integration of powerful tools like its Althea Core and the Althea platform. The Althea Core is a powerful LTE/5G stack that integrates seamlessly with CBRS Band 48 and 53 spectrum. The Althea platform, originally incubated by Hawk Networks, operates as an independent, dynamic solution for routing, billing, and network management. It enables operators to efficiently deploy and manage networks tailored to their unique needs with features like machine-to-machine payments and revenue-sharing smart contracts.

Together, Hawk Networks’s innovative technologies create a cohesive and powerful foundation for building resilient and high-performance networks of all sizes. “We are creating an ‘easy button’ for building private networks by adding 53 spectrum leases to our stack of tools,” said Simpier. “This flexibility ensures operators can create solutions that are right-sized for their needs - whether it's a massive IoT deployment or a localized enterprise network.”

Get Started with Band 53 Today

Ready to harness the potential of Band 53? Hawk Networks invites operators to explore and secure their spectrum today. By filling out a simple form found at hawknetworks.net, operators can gain access to the tools needed to build high-performing and reliable networks that meet the connectivity challenges of tomorrow. Operators are encouraged to sign up now to be among the first to experience the transformative power of 53.

About Hawk Networks

Founded in 2017, Hawk Networks is transforming the telecommunications landscape by redefining how networks are built, funded, and operated. Hawk Networks incubated the Althea platform, a groundbreaking blockchain-based technology that enables decentralized, multi-stakeholder networks. Althea Core, Hawk Networks’ advanced LTE/5G core solution, integrates seamlessly into private wireless ecosystems, delivering resilient, scalable, and high-performing connectivity.

For more information about Hawk Networks, please visit hawknetworks.net or email hello@althea.net. Learn more about the Althea platform at www.althea.net.

About Globalstar, Inc.

Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit, and communicate in smarter ways – easily, quickly, securely, and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company’s LEO satellite constellation ensures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, transmitting critical operational data, and saving lives for consumers, businesses, and government agencies across the globe. Globalstar’s terrestrial spectrum, Band 53, and its 5G variant, n53, offers carriers, cable companies, and system integrators a versatile, fully licensed channel for private networks with a growing ecosystem to improve customer wireless connectivity, while Globalstar’s XCOM RAN product offers significant capacity gains in dense wireless deployments. In addition to SPOT GPS messengers, Globalstar offers next-generation IoT hardware and software products for efficiently tracking and monitoring assets, processing smart data at the edge, and managing analytics with cloud-based telematics solutions to drive safety, productivity, and profitability.