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SkyTerra Unveils Transition Plans for Customers onto Its Next-Generation Network
Reston, Va., June 16, 2009
SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) has unveiled plans that will allow its current voice and push-to-talk customers to transition to the company's next generation integrated satellite-terrestrial network and services.
As part of the initial phase of SkyTerra's Customer Transition Incentive Program, SkyTerra customers who own an active MSAT-G2 radio, or customers who purchase MSAT-G2 radios and are active SkyTerra customers prior to the company's transition to its next-generation network, will be eligible to receive a new next-generation device for each active radio at the time when SkyTerra formally announces the transition.
"The new next-generation devices will be available to current SkyTerra customers with active MSAT-G2 satellite radio equipment accounts at the time of transition from the company's MSAT service to SkyTerra's next-generation network," noted Marc Montagner, executive vice president of strategy, development and distribution for SkyTerra. "This offer is part of the company's new Customer Transition Incentive Program and is subject to certain terms and conditions."
Supported by two of the most powerful commercial satellites ever built, SkyTerra's next-generation network is designed to provide seamless, transparent and ubiquitous wireless coverage of the United States and Canada to conventional handsets and commercial devices. The first of two SkyTerra next-generation satellites is planned for launch in first half of 2010.
"SkyTerra's two next-generation satellites are phenomenal communications assets that will enable government and enterprise customers as well as consumers to take advantage of new capabilities and applications using conventional handsets and mobile devices," Montagner said.
The company also plans to work with existing voice and push-to-talk customers with active accounts, regardless of equipment age and type, to facilitate transition to the company's next-generation network.
For more information on SkyTerra's Customer Transition Incentive Program and on the company's integrated satellite-terrestrial communications network please go to the SkyTerra Web site: www.skyterra.com.
SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: SKYT) owns 100% of SkyTerra LP. SkyTerra LP and SkyTerra (Canada), Inc. jointly operate the MSAT satellites and telecommunications network.
About SkyTerra Communications (www.skyterra.com)
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.
Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to plans described in this news release. Such statements generally include words such as could, can, anticipate, believe, expect, seek, pursue, proposed, potential and similar words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties relating to the ability of SkyTerra to raise additional capital or consummate a strategic transaction or deploy the next generation system, as well as the ability of SkyTerra to execute its business plan. We assume no obligation to update or supplement such forward-looking statements.