Tour de France selects Globalstar satellite phones to stay in touch

IRELAND: Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc., announced that Tour de France organisers have selected Globalstar GSP-1700 satellite phone for their communications across the UK leg of the world's most prestigious bicycle road race.

The organising committee will be using 100 of Globalstar's flagship satellite phone, the GSP-1700, to provide clear and reliable communications across the UK Stage 3 leg of the race - a new part of the Tour introduced for 2014. These will be used by members of the organising team, as well as by support and emergency crew.

Taking place Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th 2014, the 101st Tour de France consists of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,664 kilometres. For the first time, the race begins in Yorkshire in the UK, with Stage 1 travelling from Leeds to Harrogate, for a 20th Grand Départ abroad. The race then heads south with London rounding off Stage 3 on July 7th. The Tour de France will also go through Belgium and Spain.

Globalstar's satellite phones were selected for their ability to deliver clear reliable voice and data communications, including in regions where mobile reach is limited or non-existent.