Recent activities
In November 2016 LeoSat and Globalsat Group sign a strategic worldwide agreement. Leo Sat Enterprises is planning to launch a constellation of as many as 108 LEO communications satellites. Under the agreement, Global sat Group will provide market access and Leo Sat will provide infrastructure for service. J. Alberto Palacios, CEO of Global sat, will hold a seat in the representation of the group on the Leo Sat Customer Technical Advisory Committee (CT AC). The committee will advise on system configuration, product design and launch of Leo Sat's upcoming satellite constellation.[4]
In December 2016 Globalsat Group obtained a license for all Inmarsat services through its Mexican affiliate Multi SAT. This includes official authorization and landing rights for foreign satellite signals in the Ka and L bands.[5]
In March 2017 Globalsat Group has been appointed as a Tier 1 Enterprise Distribution Partner for Inmarsat Global, the mobile satellite operator. This improved status enables Globalsat Group access to upcoming Inmarsat upcoming products, direct hotlines to operations personnel for faster customer support and a higher degree of solution customization.[6]
Also in March 2017 Globalsat Group and Sky and Space Global signed an MoU towards testing and offering satellite service in Latin America. Under the agreement, the group will take part in early trials of the Sky and Space Global satellite system. The non-binding deal also involves working towards establishing a commercial agreement for providing services to end-users across Global sat Groups' multi-country footprint.[7]
In January 2018, Globalsat Group bought major shares in Peruvian connectivity provider ST 2.[8] Sky and Space Global has joined hands with Globalsat Group for the launch of nano-satellites to revolutionize the telecommunication.[9]
In January 2020 Globalsat Group, Inmarsat, and Cobham signed a multi-year contract to provide satellite communications across the Brazilian railway network operated by Rumo.[10]
In November 2023, Globalsat Group partnered with Rivada to introduce Rivada's OuterNET in Latin America. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity in remote areas, with satellite-to-satellite laser links for resilient communication. Launches begin in 2025, with global service starting in 2026.[11]
In March 2024 Globalsat Group agreed to form a strategic alliance to create a new affiliate with a focus on IoT opportunities throughout Central America and the Caribbean. [12]
