COVINGTON, La., Nov. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and leader in satellite tracking, messaging and emergency notification technologies, is offering a special holiday promotion applicable to its entire product line. With the following limited time rebates, the SPOT family of products – including the SPOT Gen3 which has been used globally to initiate over 3,000 life-saving rescues and counting – are more affordable than ever.

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Whether you want to check in, make calls or monitor your prized possessions beyond the boundaries of cellular, SPOT uses 100% satellite technology to keep you connected to the people and things that matter most, all while using the world's most modern satellite network.

SPOT Trace uses 100% satellite technology to track anything, anytime, anywhere, making it the ultimate anti-theft device for cars, trailers, motorcycles and other valuable assets. Every 26 seconds a vehicle is stolen.* Millions of dollars' worth of registered and unregistered assets are taken from law-abiding citizens annually, never to be seen again. With Trace, users can receive theft-alert SMS texts or emails the moment movement is detected. Custom tracking options allow you to select the rate at which updates are sent – every 2½, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes. Additional notification features, such as power off and daily status messages, are included with Basic Service. SPOT Trace's battery life of up to 18 months and available line power option lets users confidently monitor assets on and off the grid, in near real-time using Google Maps or via the SPOT App. For a limited time, SPOT Trace is available for $50 (after mail in rebate is applied), plus an annual service subscription starting at $99.99 (upgraded service plans are available).

SPOT Gen3, the next generation of the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™, offers enhanced functionality with more tracking features, improved battery performance and more power options including rechargeable and USB direct line power. SPOT Gen3 features include: custom tracking (2 ½, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minute tracking intervals available), motion-activated tracking, continuous tracking and extended battery life. Paired with the SPOT App, users can easily view their SPOT messages and show their track points via smartphone or tablet. For a limited time, SPOT Gen3 is available for $75 (after mail in rebate is applied), plus a required annual service subscription starting at $149.99 per year (upgraded service plans are available).

SPOT Global Phone, a portable, easy-to-use and data-enabled satellite phone, provides industry-leading, 2-way crystal clear voice quality where cell service won't work. With the availability of Express Data on most data plans and with data speeds of 9.6 Kbps, SPOT Global Phone provides up to four times the data speed of other mobile satellite data providers, enabling emails, file transfers, and basic services to occur at higher speeds. For a limited time, SPOT Global Phone is available for $250 (after mail in rebate is applied), plus a required service subscription starting from $39.99 monthly.

Availability

SPOT products are available at retailers nationwide such as West Marine, REI, Cabela's, Eastern Mountain Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, Fry's Electronics and Sport Chalet. For a complete list of retailers carrying SPOT products, visit FindMeSPOT.com.

Coverage

SPOT satellite coverage works around the world, including the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, Northern and Central Africa, portions of South America and North-Eastern Asia as well as thousands of square miles offshore of these areas.

About SPOT LLC

SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., provides affordable satellite communication and tracking devices for recreational use. SPOT Global Phone uses the Globalstar network to transmit two-way voice and data communications. SPOT messaging devices use both the GPS satellite network and the Globalstar network to transmit text messages and GPS coordinates. Since 2007, SPOT has provided peace of mind by allowing customers to remain in contact completely independent of cellular coverage, having initiated over 3,000 rescues worldwide. For more information, visit FindMeSPOT.com.

Note that all SPOT products described in this press release are the products of SPOT LLC, which is not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a trademark of Spot LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sourcing

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