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    Spot showcases entire product line at SEMA 2014

    Nov. 5, 2014
    SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and leader in satellite tracking, messaging and emergency notification technologies, will showcase its entire product line at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas.
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    SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and leader in satellite tracking, messaging and emergency notification technologies, will showcase its entire product line at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 4 – 7, with a special press conference being held on Wednesday, November 5 from 1:00-1:20 p.m. in the Media Center, N110.All SPOT products utilize the world’s newest, most modern satellite network, ensuring reliable service well into the future. SPOT delivers affordable satellite-based connectivity and real-time GPS tracking, completely independent of cellular coverage. SPOT recently announced that their products have been used to initiate over3,000 rescues around the world since the technology’s launch in 2007. 

    SPOT Gen3™, SPOT Global Phone and the new revolutionary SPOT Trace™ are designed to provide peace of mind, connectivity and tracking capabilities in areas beyond the reach of cellular. Over the past seven years, automobile owners, motorcyclists, boaters, hunters, recreational pilots, hikers, off-road travelers and other outdoor enthusiasts have come to depend on the lifesaving abilities and tracking capabilities of SPOT products.    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 $24.99 monthly.

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