SatMAX Corp. Patented Satellite Communications Extender to Be Marketed to GSA


GlobaFone Agrees to Include SatMAX(R) Equipment in the GSA Schedule 70 Program
HOUSTON, TX, Dec 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- SatMAX Corp. (PINKSHEETS: SATM), a leading global provider of wireless, non-line-of-sight satellite communications products and services to the $46 billion ground-based satellite communications industry, announced today a new reseller agreement with Portsmouth, NH-based GlobaFone. GlobaFone ("GlobaFone - world-class global wireless phones that work anywhere on earth") was recently awarded United States General Services Administration contract number GS-35F-0074W within the Schedule 70 program (GlobaFone Wins GSA Schedule 70 Contract). Under the GSA contract, GlobaFone is offering the US-made Iridium products, services and accessories, including the SatMAX(R) line of satellite communications extenders to U.S. governmental departments and agencies. GlobaFone currently provides Iridium and INMARSAT satellite communications services to dozens of Federal Agencies. GlobaFone has also agreed to resell SatMAX(R) advanced satellite communications systems to its Iridium- and Inmarsat-user customers.
"SatMAX(R) is unlike anything else available in the market. We are very excited about our new partnership with GlobaFone," said Ken Carlsen, Technology Director of SatMAX Corp. "We anticipate strong customer response from both Iridium, as well as non-Iridium satellite communications customers."

SatMAX(R) is an advanced communications system that enables users to quickly and easily make fully wireless, satellite voice and data communications available from any non-line-of-sight location. With SatMAX(R), customers have the ability to access dependable and uninterrupted satellite communication from indoor locations. Available as both fixed and mobile units, SatMAX(R) creates a satellite communications "hotspot," allowing maximum flexibility by enabling multiple callers to use Iridium-based satellite phones in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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About SatMAX

SatMAX Corporation is dedicated to providing global wireless, non-line-of-sight, satellite voice and data communications links to government, military, and commercial and industrial customers. For more information, please visit www.echosatcom.com; or view our product information video at SatMAX.

About GlobaFone

Now in its 12th year GlobaFone of Portsmouth, NH is an award-winning satellite communications Service Provider to Federal, State and Local Governments, as well as corporate clients. GlobaFone's solutions include cellular service for lease with roaming in over 200 countries as well as local cellular service in numerous locations and five brands of satellite communications. They provide their services to clients across the US as well as internationally. For more information please visit Satellite Phone Straight Talk | Emergency Satellite Solutions | Satellite Phones.

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