Globalstar LLC announced Oct. 6 the development of an emergency management communications system that combines a satellite backhaul network and a miniaturized cellular system.
The emergency management system allows first responders connect to the public telephone network and includes Globalstar satellite phones built into the portable unit to provide service when land-based communications are unavailable.
Using standard cell phones, emergency workers can call anyone available on the public telephone network via the Globalstar Emergency Management Communications System, or Gemcoms. Wired phones can be plugged into Gemcoms through standard telephone jacks.
