Today at the Digital Ship Conference in Oslo, Norway, Globe Wireless launched GlobeMobile - a complete and revolutionary GSM solution for vessels. GlobeMobile allows crew to use personal GSM phones for voice and SMS communications.  

GlobeMobile is a total GSM solution for VSAT, Iridium OpenPort and Fleet Broadband terminals controlled by a unique custom built Globe Wireless GSM network. The system offers several features that differentiate it from other solutions in the market. The network provides the standard voice calls to and from the ship, full SMS messages support, and onboard mobile to mobile calling. GlobeMobile also allows visitors to "roam" into the ship.

The Globe Wireless pre-paid SIMs provides inexpensive voice and SMS service while aboard the ship, and can also be used while on shore using standard GSM roaming.

Working closely with industry leading partner Zynetix, Globe Wireless is able to provide a high quality solution with inexpensive calling rates for GSM users onboard the vessel. The system is a complete hardware and network solution built specifically for Globe Wireless customers.

Mr. Frank J. Coles, President and CEO of Globe Wireless said, "The solution is the result of extensive research and many months of work and significant innovation. The result is a solution that provides a flexible, high quality service. It is designed by mariners for mariners and thus is inexpensive and fits their needs."

He continued, "Using smart technology developed by Globe Wireless and Zynetix on the vessel, as well as shore, we have reduced bandwidth and costs. We offer free mobile to mobile calling on the same vessel, not something we have seen anywhere else. With the downturn in markets and the economic squeeze that is being felt globally we needed to release a product that would be inexpensive to install for the owner and low cost calling for the crew."

Mr. Ian Taylor, CEO and Co-founder of Zynetix added "GlobeMobile truly represents the next generation of GSM-at-sea services. We're proud to partner with Globe Wireless and believe the introduction of GlobeMobile will move GSM-at-sea from an expensive niche service to a mainstream service that many more mariners can benefit from."

About Globe Wireless

Globe Wireless is the world's leading provider of total solutions in the field of communications, operational and IT solutions to the maritime industry. Globe Wireless serves over 550 ship operators with over 9,300 ships using its products and services. Globe Wireless designs, builds, sells, installs, supports and services all of the products and services that are offered to customers. Globe has a direct relationship with the customer and is able to "touch the ship" anywhere in the world at anytime.

 About Zynetix

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, UK, Zynetix Ltd is the world's leading supplier of specialist GSM network systems. Zynetix's core technology comprises a flexible GSM softswitch and associated subsystems including integrated HLR, SMSC and Prepaid Platform. The Zynetix Linx is the latest generation of satellite-connected GSM controllers, with all the features that you would expect from a class-leading system - full voice and text for both in-roamers and crew prepaid, voice and IP compression to reduce backhaul costs, and extensive management features.

For additional information:

Shane Rossbacher
Vice President, Product Management, Globe Wireless
Telephone: +1 321-309-1339
Email: shane.rossbacher@globewireless.com

Frank J. Coles
President & CEO, Globe Wireless
Telephone: +1-321-309-1364
Email: frank.coles@globewireless.com