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Dec 31, 2020
Globalstar Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Globalstar's Q4 2020 performance saw a slight increase in revenue, driven by service revenue growth, particularly in engineering services, offset by declines in subscriber equipment sales and certain subscriber-driven revenue streams.
Key Takeaways
Globalstar, Inc. reported a 4% increase in total revenue for Q4 2020, driven by a rise in service revenue, particularly from engineering services. The company continues to focus on terrestrial spectrum commercialization and IoT growth, marked by key partnerships and product developments. Despite challenges in the oil and gas sector impacting Commercial IoT, Globalstar is optimistic about future growth, especially with advancements in 5G technology and private network opportunities.
Total revenue increased by 4% compared to Q4 2019, driven by higher service revenue.
Engineering services revenue increased significantly due to a network feasibility study.
Gross activations for Duplex and SPOT services were up, indicating positive subscriber trends.
The company is focusing on commercializing its terrestrial spectrum, highlighted by Qualcomm's support for Band n53 and planned Band 53 deployment at the Port of Seattle.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Globalstar anticipates a defining year in 2021, transforming speculative opportunities into meaningful revenue through aggressive commercialization of Band 53 and regulatory efforts.
Positive Outlook
- Expects to close many revenue generating opportunities both in the US and in other approved countries in 2021.
- Opportunities in 2021 are likely to remain in the transportation, logistics, oil and gas or mining sectors
- Looks forward to reaching broader markets as the new 5G modem is deployed.
- The company expects to continue to add more approved countries.
- The company is also developing other regulatory strategies to further increase the value of Globalstar’s other spectrum bands and satellite resources after successfully “terrestrializing” Band 53 in Canada, Brazil, Kenya and South Africa in roughly the last year.
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