Globalstar Service Plans
Stay connected beyond cellular coverage with a service plan for your compatible Globalstar satellite phone. Compare monthly and annual airtime options for personal use, remote work, and backup communications, and find the plan that fits your needs.
Monthly Service Plans
| Minutes Included | Monthly Plan | Monthly Price | Addl. min. price | Rollover | Purchase Plan |
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| 150 | Orbit 150 Minute Plan | $99.99 | $0.99 / each | $10.00 | |
| Unlimited | Orbit Unlimited Plan | $199.99 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Annual Service Plans
| Minutes Included | Annual Plan | Annual Price | Addl. min. price | Purchase Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | Galaxy 1800 Annual Plan | $1,200.00 | $0.99 / each | |
| Unlimited | Galaxy Annual Unlimited | $2,400.00 | Unlimited |
Please Note:
(+) Plus Dialing: All calls from outside the US must be dialed using the plus dialing pattern Example: + 1(area code)- Phone number. On the Globalstar GSP-1700, the registration symbol changes from a Red House to a Black Triangle when outside the US.
Globalstar Satellite Phone Coverage
Before choosing a Globalstar service plan, it's important to know where your satellite phone will work. Globalstar provides voice and data coverage across many regions, but service is not available everywhere.
Unlike satellite networks that relay calls between satellites, Globalstar relies on regional ground stations. For a call to connect, both your phone and a ground station must be within range of an overhead satellite. As a result, coverage is limited in some areas, particularly in mid-ocean regions, near the poles, and across much of Africa and Asia.
Review the current Globalstar Voice and Data Coverage Map below to check service availability for your destination.
Actual coverage may vary depending on ground station availability, local licensing, terrain, buildings, satellite positions, and equipment use. For the best connection, use your phone outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Always confirm coverage and roaming availability before traveling.
Globalstar Home Zone and Roaming
Eligible Globalstar North American Orbit and Galaxy customers can roam within the designated Home Zone without additional airtime charges, subject to their plan terms.
Keep in mind that Home Zone eligibility and satellite coverage are not the same. Being within the Home Zone does not guarantee service at every location. Check the current coverage map and confirm roaming conditions before traveling internationally.
Home Zone Countries
| Alaska | Albania | Aleutian Islands | Algeria |
| Andorra | Anguilla | Antigua and Barbuda | Arctic Ocean (Partial) |
| Aruba, Atlantic (partial) | Atlantic Ocean (partial) | Austria | Azores(Portugal) |
| Bahamas | Bahrain | Baltic Sea (partial) | Barbados |
| Belarus | Belgium | Bermuda | Black Sea (Partial) |
| Bonaire | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | British Virgin Islands |
| Bulgaria | Canada | Caribbean Sea (Partial) | Cayman Islands |
| Croatia | Curacao | Czech Republic | Denmark |
| Dominica | Dominican Republic | Egypt | Estonia |
| Faroe Islands | Finland | France | Germany |
| Gibraltar | Greece | Greenland (Partial) | Grenada |
| Guadeloupe | Guantanamo Bay | Gulf of Alaska | Haiti |
| Hungary | Iceland | Iraq | Ireland |
| Israel | Israel - Coastal Water Only | Italy | Jamaica |
| Jan Mayen Is (Norway) | Jordan | Kosovo | Kuwait |
| Latvia | Lebanon | Libya | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxemburg | Macedonia | Malta |
| Martinique | Mauritania | Mediterranean Sea | Moldova |
| Montenegro | Montserrat | Morocco | Navassa |
| Netherlands | Netherlands Antilles | North Atlantic (Partial) | Norway |
| Norwegian Sea (Partial) | Pacific Ocean (Partial) | Palestine | Poland |
| Portugal | Puerto Rico | Qatar | Red Sea |
| Romania | Saint Barthelemy | Saint Eustatius | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent | Saudi Arabia | Serbia |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Svalbard |
| Sweden | Switzerland | Syria | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Tunisia | Turkey | Turks and Caicos Islands | Ukraine |
| United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | United States | United States Virgin Islands |
| Western Sahara. |
Additional Information
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12 month term applies.
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Inbound Short Messaging included in all plans
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Voice calls within Home Zone will be billed first minute then 30 second increments
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Roaming and Long Distance Calls (outside of Home Zone) will be billed first minute then 60 second increments
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Data calls will be included and billed in 15 second increments.
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Subscriptions on the same annual plan and the same account will have the minutes pooled. Galaxy 120 does not include pooling.
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Unused airtime will not be rolled over to the next billing cycle.
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Orbit 10/Galaxy 120 not available for Sat-Fi
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An annual Network Maintenance Fee of $180.00 will be charged upon renewal for annual customers and a monthly Network Maintenance Fee of $15.00 will be charged after the first 6 months for monthly customers.
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After the unlimited annual plan expires, customers need to renew on a different plan OR be subject to the $199 a month rate for the unlimited plan
*New hardware activations only. Free Globalstar Satellite Phone is contingent upon customer signing a 12 month service agreement on an Orbit 100/Galaxy 1200, Orbit 200/Galaxy 2400 or Orbit/Galaxy Unlimited plans. Early termination of the service agreement or downgrade to a lesser service plan will require customer to pay a cancellation fee of $41.58 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the 12 month term plus tax for the Globalstar Satellite Phone received as part of the promotion in addition to any penalties incurred for the premature termination of service. Downgrading to a lesser service plan will also result in a $50 downgrade fee in addition to a new 12 month commitment beginning on the date of the downgrade. Limited time offer. Coverage may vary. Taxes are extra.
Globalstar reserves the right to make changes to promotions, offers, pricing, coverage and price plans at any time without notice. Ask your Authorized Globalstar Dealer for complete pricing and coverage information. Please see complete details of Globalstar Service in the Terms and Conditions on our website, www.Globalstar.com. © 2015. All rights reserved.
How the Globalstar Satellite Network Works
Globalstar uses a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to connect satellite phones with the traditional telephone network.
When you make a call, your phone sends a signal to a satellite passing overhead. The satellite relays that signal directly to a regional ground station, which connects your call to its destination.
Globalstar's network also uses a technology known as path diversity. When multiple satellites are available, more than one can help carry the same call. This provides alternative signal paths and helps maintain the connection as satellites move across the sky or an obstruction affects one of the signals.
Globalstar satellites orbit approximately 1,414 kilometers (879 miles) above Earth. Because they operate much closer to the ground than traditional geostationary satellites, signals travel shorter distances, keeping voice delays low and conversations feeling natural.
This network design provides a practical way to stay connected in supported areas where conventional cellular service may be unavailable.
What's New with Globalstar?
Globalstar continues to upgrade its satellite infrastructure to support existing services and future connectivity needs.
Current Satellite Network
Globalstar's operational constellation is currently organized in a 24-satellite configuration, known as Walker-24. The company is working to expand and replenish its satellite network.
Replacement Satellites Launched in 2026
In August 2026, Globalstar successfully launched eight replacement satellites. Following deployment, the satellites entered testing and commissioning before joining regular network operations.
Third-Generation Satellite System
Globalstar is also developing its next-generation C-3 satellite system, planned to include 48 satellites plus six in-orbit spares. In October 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized the system for operations in the United States, marking an important step toward its future deployment.
Supporting Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite
Globalstar's satellite network also supports Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite, allowing users of compatible iPhones to contact emergency services by text when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unavailable in supported regions.
Apple's satellite features operate separately from the Globalstar satellite phone airtime plans offered on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Globalstar
Globalstar currently describes its operational network as a 24-satellite constellation. Eight replacement satellites were launched in August 2026 as part of its ongoing network upgrades. The company's planned third-generation system will include 48 satellites plus six in-orbit spares. These figures represent different stages of the network's development, not one combined operational total.
Globalstar satellites operate in low Earth orbit at approximately 1,414 kilometers (879 miles) above Earth's surface. This relatively low altitude helps minimize signal travel time, supporting voice communications with little noticeable delay.
A Globalstar satellite phone connects to a satellite overhead, which relays the call directly to a regional ground station. The ground station then connects the call to the telephone network. When multiple satellites are available, they can provide additional signal paths to help maintain a stable connection.
No. Globalstar satellite phone coverage is regional and depends on both satellite visibility and ground station availability. Service is limited or unavailable in certain mid-ocean regions, near the poles, and across much of Africa and Asia. Coverage also depends on local licensing, terrain, and other environmental conditions. Always check Globalstar's current Voice and Data Coverage Map before purchasing a plan or traveling.
