MISSISSAUGA – Globalstar Canada Satellite says that its location-based messaging and a lifesaving products have surpassed the milestone of initiating 5,000 rescues since launching in 2007.
These rescues, utilizing its SPOT family of products, have taken place on six continents and in over 89 countries, reads the news release. Some 30% (or 1,500) of SPOT rescues around the world have been initiated in Canada, primarily involve hiking and mountain sports, boating and water sports, motor vehicle and medical incidents.
SPOT provides location-based messaging and a lifesaving S.O.S. service to hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, including those who enjoy outdoor adventures and travelling off-the-grid, as well as business applications for employees working in remote areas. SPOT users have the ability to track assets, use location-based messaging and get help when beyond cellular coverage.
Quoting National Search and Rescue Secretariat and CRTC data, Globalstar says that there are 8 million square kilometres in Canada which fall outside the reach of traditional cellular and GSM networks.
"For nearly a decade, we have dedicated ourselves to offering affordable, lifesaving technology that people can rely on," said CEO Jay Monroe, in the release. "We are proud that SPOT has been universally accepted as the leader in satellite messaging and that we have been able to provide peace of mind to families, co-workers and loved ones worldwide. This 5000 rescue milestone is a result of the hard work put in by the entire team at Globalstar, our partners at GEOS and the Search and Rescue community."
