Globalsat Group

What Globalsat Group does

Globalsat Group, founded in 1999 with the establishment of Globalsat Bolivia Ltda. and now headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a privately held provider of mobile and fixed satellite services (MSS and FSS) across the Americas. The company integrates multi-orbit connectivity across L-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band satellite networks, distributing products from Iridium, Inmarsat, Globalstar, Orbcomm, Cobham (SAILOR), and Thales, and now Amazon's LEO constellation. Its proprietary AirtimeSAT platform provides near-real-time provisioning, monitoring, and management of all MSS and FSS services, complemented by a Security Operations Center (SOC) offering 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and compliance support.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: recurring monthly airtime subscriptions, hardware sales of satellite terminals and devices, and value-added professional services including network integration, technical support, and cybersecurity. Distribution is direct enterprise sales via 11 country offices (US, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Panama) supplemented by authorized distributors; a 2026 Amazon LEO reseller channel and the Station Satcom Americas joint venture extend the reach. Customer segments span mining and energy, maritime, transport and logistics, utilities, government and defense, IoT/M2M, and humanitarian/disaster relief — applications characterized by remote geographies and life-or-infrastructure-critical connectivity needs.

Key enterprise references include VLI (100+ locomotives), Rumo Logística, Enel/Elektro, DIRECTEMAR (Chilean Navy), and the Government of Chile tsunami detection network. Founder J. Alberto Palacios continues as CEO & Chairman, with country-level general managers operational in each market. The company celebrates 25 years of operation as of 2024, has never disclosed a funding round or external institutional investor, and reports zero revenue in public sources.

Name

Globalsat Group

Legal name

Globalsat Group

Website

https://globalsat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Globalsat Group, founded in 1999, provides multi-orbit mobile and fixed satellite telecommunications across the Americas. It serves enterprise and government customers in mining, energy, maritime, transport, defense, and IoT through 11 country offices and partnerships with Iridium, Inmarsat, and Amazon LEO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite IoT & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connectivity (LPWAN over Satellite) (HDAIAJAF), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

Keywords

• Satellite telecommunications services
• Mobile satellite services
• M2M IoT connectivity
• Enterprise satellite solutions
• Maritime satellite communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Satellite Telecommunications Services: Provides satellite voice, data, M2M/IoT connectivity services and solutions to enterprise customers across the Americas. Revenue is generated through airtime subscriptions, usage-based billing, and managed services contracts.
2. Hardware Sales and Equipment: Sale of satellite terminals, phones, modems, and connectivity hardware including BGAN terminals, Iridium devices, Inmarsat equipment, and specialized maritime/aviation/land mobile solutions.
3. Value-Added Solutions and Professional Services: Customized solutions including network integration, technical support, repair services, and cybersecurity offerings bundled with core connectivity services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Globalsat Group provides satellite telecommunications solutions across the Americas, delivering multi-orbit voice, data, and M2M/IoT connectivity services combined with satellite hardware (phones, BGAN terminals, maritime systems) and proprietary software platforms. The company integrates L-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and LEO satellite networks with terrestrial systems to serve mission-critical connectivity applications for enterprise and government customers operating in remote areas or extreme conditions where terrestrial communications cannot function reliably.

Product overview

Globalsat Group is a leading provider of mobile (MSS) and fixed satellite services (FSS) in the Americas, offering specialized voice, data, M2M/IoT, software, and hardware solutions since 1999. The company's portfolio spans multiple product categories including satellite phones (Iridium, Inmarsat, Icom), portable and fixed satellite internet terminals (BGAN, Iridium Certus, Starlink, Kymeta), maritime solutions (Cobham SAILOR, Intellian, Starlink Maritime, Iridium VesseLINK), M2M/IoT devices (Iridium Edge family, SkyLink), and asset trackers (inReach, ZOLEO, SPOT). These products are supported by the company's proprietary Airtimesat management platform for provisioning and monitoring, a Security Operations Center for cybersecurity services, and comprehensive technical support. Globalsat serves mission-critical applications across diverse sectors including energy, government, defense, maritime, mining, transport, agriculture, and NGOs throughout North, Central, and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airtimesat: Exclusive platform for near real-time provisioning, monitoring, and management of all MSS and FSS services
• Station Satcom Americas
• Globalsat Central America and the Caribbean

Products and services

• Iridium Extreme 9575 Satellite Telephone Feature-rich satellite handset combining market-leading toughness with location awareness and integrated SOS button for emergency response, designed for individual and enterprise users in remote areas without cellular coverage.
• IsatPhone 2 Robust mobile satellite phone designed to operate in extreme conditions including heat, cold, desert storms, and monsoon rain, serving individuals and enterprises requiring dependable satellite voice connectivity beyond cellular coverage.
• Iridium GO! Wi-Fi Hotspot Portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot providing global voice calling, text messaging, and enhanced data capabilities for smartphones and connected devices, for users needing connectivity where cellular networks are unavailable.
• Iridium GO! exec Portable Wireless Access Device Portable wireless access device combining Wi-Fi connectivity for smartphones and laptops with satellite phone reliability and global Iridium Certus coverage for remote enterprise and field operations.
• BGAN Explorer 510 Ultra-portable lightweight BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) terminal enabling high-speed field communication worldwide via Inmarsat, for journalists, emergency responders, and remote workers.
• BGAN Explorer 710 High-speed portable BGAN terminal delivering premium speeds for field communication via Inmarsat, designed for broadcasting, defense, and enterprise deployments requiring high bandwidth.
• Kymeta U8 Electronically steered flat-panel antenna terminal providing on-the-go satellite communications for vehicles, with seamless connectivity for fleet, military, and emergency response applications.
• SkyLink 6100 Next-generation dual-mode satellite and cellular connectivity terminal supporting maritime and land voice, data, telemetry, and monitoring operations worldwide, enabling hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Starlink for Maritime High-speed internet solution for maritime vessels designed for extreme environments including cold, heat, sleet, heavy rain, and hurricane winds, serving commercial shipping and recreational boating.
• SAILOR FleetBroadband Series Cobham SAILOR series of maritime broadband systems providing reliable high-speed IP communication for vessels via Inmarsat FleetBroadband, designed for commercial vessels requiring dependable onboard connectivity.
• GX-60 VSAT Ka-Band Compact maritime stabilized VSAT terminal for Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band broadband service, for commercial shipping requiring high-bandwidth maritime connectivity.
• Iridium Edge SOLAR Solar-powered IoT device enabling long-term deployment of tracking, monitoring, and asset management with real-time GPS and Bluetooth capabilities over the Iridium satellite network, for industrial IoT and asset tracking.
• SkyLink 5100 IoT Kit Dual-mode data gateway IoT kit including satellite and LTE antennas, mounting hardware, and power over Ethernet components, for industrial IoT deployments requiring hybrid connectivity.
• ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Iridium-based satellite communicator providing seamless messaging over satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi networks for individual users, travelers, and lone workers requiring off-grid connectivity.
• AirtimeSAT Platform Exclusive proprietary Globalsat platform for near real-time provisioning, monitoring, and management of all MSS (Mobile Satellite Services) and FSS (Fixed Satellite Services) services, enabling enterprise customers and partners to manage satellite connectivity across multi-orbit networks.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive in-house cybersecurity services providing 24/7 security monitoring, threat detection and response, identity and access management, vulnerability analysis, security event management, and regulatory compliance support, complementing core satellite connectivity offerings.
• Technical Support Services Technical support services including equipment repairs, parts supply, and specialized satellite communication support for enterprise customers across the Americas, available 7x24x365 in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named 'Latin American Satellite Communications Company of the Year' by Frost & Sullivan for 2016, 2017, and 2020 - first pan-American MSS provider to receive this award three times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor, core and standard.

• Station SatcomstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Joint venture launch: Station Satcom Americas to accelerate multi-orbit satellite connectivity across the Americas. New JV combines global satellite infrastructure, technology partnerships, and regional market expertise to deliver next-generation hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Amazon LEOstrategicTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2026Authorized reseller of Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network for enterprise connectivity across the Americas. Partnership combines Amazon's next-generation satellite technology with Globalsat's regional expertise. Leo Ultra antenna capable of delivering up to 1 Gbps download speeds is among offered products.
• N-Sat (Puerto Rico)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Strategic alliance formed in 2018 to create Caribbean division, with N-Sat based in Puerto Rico as the partner entity.
• MultiSAT-Distribución y Tecnologías SA de CV (Mexico)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Strategic alliance established in 2004 with offices in Mérida, Yucatán to cover the entire Mexican territory.
• IridiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Iridium Value Added Reseller (VAR) and PTT Service Provider. Globalsat integrates hardware, software, and services into complete solutions for customers. Bryan Hartin, EVP Sales & Marketing at Iridium, stated Globalsat represents all product lines and leads for Iridium in South America.
• InmarsatcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Key strategic partner providing satellite network services. Iridium CEO Rupert Pearce stated 'We really consider you a model Inmarsat partner' and highlighted Globalsat's winning of BGAN M2M bid for Enel.
• GlobalstarcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Partnership for satellite services in Latin America. Globalstar GM Juan Porras noted Globalsat as a critical partner for expansion into renewable energy verticals in Latin America.
• OrbcommstandardTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for satellite M2M/IoT services and solutions.
• Cobham (SAILOR)standardTechnology or IntegrationCobham Certified Partner providing maritime satellite communications equipment including SAILOR series terminals.
• Thales (MissionLINK, VesseLINK)standardTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Thales satellite communication terminals including MissionLINK and VesseLINK product lines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Speedcast (now part of Viasat): Speedcast is a global satellite communications and network services provider serving maritime, energy, mining, and government customers with multi-orbit managed connectivity. Operates a very similar MSS/FSS VAR and integration model to Globalsat across comparable verticals.
• Telespazio: Telespazio is a global satellite services operator and integrator offering multi-orbit connectivity, managed services, and value-added applications across defense, government, and enterprise. Comparable to Globalsat in integrating satellite capacity with managed services for institutional customers.
• ITC Global (Panasonic): ITC Global provides managed satellite communications for enterprise customers in mining, energy, maritime, and aviation, with a network operations center-driven service model. Closely mirrors Globalsat's vertical focus and managed-services value proposition.
• Axesat: Axesat is a Latin American satellite communications service provider (subsidiary of Hispasat) offering VSAT, MPLS, and IoT to enterprise customers across the region. Most direct regional overlap with Globalsat in geography, customer base, and MSS/FSS distribution model.
• Network Innovations: Network Innovations is a global satellite and network services integrator and VAR serving enterprise, government, defense, and broadcast customers across multiple regions. Comparable to Globalsat in operating as a multi-operator MSS/FSS channel partner with regional offices and managed services.
• Marlink: Marlink is a global satellite communications integrator and MSS/FSS service provider focused on maritime, energy, and enterprise customers, with multi-orbit offerings. Closest direct peer to Globalsat in business model (value-added reseller and managed services across L-band, Ku-band, Ka-band) and customer verticals (maritime, energy, government).

Broad incumbents

• Intelsat: Intelsat is a major geostationary satellite operator with managed services for media, government, and enterprise customers across the Americas. Provides overlapping fixed satellite capacity and managed solutions that compete with Globalsat's FSS distribution layer at the wholesale and enterprise levels.
• Inmarsat (Viasat): Inmarsat (now part of Viasat) is a major MSS and Global Xpress Ka-band operator and an upstream partner to Globalsat. Provides overlapping satellite communications capabilities across maritime, aviation, and enterprise, but as a network operator rather than regional VAR.
• Iridium Communications: Iridium is the global L-band MSS operator and a core upstream partner to Globalsat. While not a direct channel competitor, its CEO has publicly cited Globalsat as a leading IoT VAR and operates enterprise channels that overlap Globalsat's customer base.
• Hughes Network Systems: Hughes is a leading satellite broadband and VSAT operator serving enterprise, government, and consumer markets across the Americas, including managed network services. Broader incumbent with overlapping enterprise VSAT capabilities but operates its own satellite platform and serves consumer broadband at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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