Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, Mr. Epstein was Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau at the FCC. At the FCC he directed the development and implementation of key policies in such areas as market competition, access charges, cellular radio, satellite spacing and FCC international policies.

"Gary brings a unique and intimate knowledge of satellite and wireless communications necessary to ensure a successful climate for integrated satellite-wireless communications," said Alexander H. Good, Chairman, CEO and President of SkyTerra.  "Gary has demonstrated skill for creating productive change within the telecommunications industry.  He brings a varied and valuable expertise to SkyTerra, where he will help us transform our company and provide next-generation integrated satellite-terrestrial communications to consumers, as well as to government and enterprise organizations.

“SkyTerra is capable of taking wireless to new heights,” said Gary Epstein. “The company is at the forefront of revolutionizing mobile communications as we know it. For those reasons I am pleased to be responsible for helping lead SkyTerra through the next steps in delivering on its bold vision of ubiquitous, integrated satellite-terrestrial communications.”

Mr. Epstein holds a Doctor of Law degree from HarvardLawSchool and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from LehighUniversity.

SkyTerra is developing an integrated satellite-terrestrial communications network, based on SkyTerra’s patented ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) technology. The company expects its next-generation network will provide seamless, transparent and ubiquitous wireless coverage of the United States and Canada to conventional handsets. SkyTerra plans to launch two of the most powerful commercial satellites ever built that will enable this network to support communications in a variety of market segments including public safety, homeland security, telematics, transportation and entertainment, by providing a platform for interoperable, user-friendly and feature-rich voice and high-speed data services. 

SkyTerra Communications (OTCBB: SKYT) delivers mobile wireless voice and data services primarily for public safety, security, fleet management and asset tracking in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s next-generation integrated satellite-terrestrial communications network is expected to provide seamless, transparent and ubiquitous wireless coverage of the United States and Canada to conventional handsets. When completed, the network will support communications in a variety of market segments, including public safety, homeland security, telematics, transportation and entertainment, by providing a platform for interoperable, user-friendly and feature-rich voice and high-speed data services. 

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