Globalstar files to activate HIBLEO-XL-1 and expand operational frequencies for next‑gen mobile satellite service

Globalstar filed with French authorities to bring its HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite into use and seek expanded operational frequencies for a next‑generation mobile‑satellite connectivity service. The regulatory step moves the HIBLEO‑XL programme closer to commercial direct‑to‑device and LEO service deployments.

Discovered 2025-09-16T04:01:14.088773-07:00 | 2025-09-16T04:01:14.088773-07:00

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  • The French "bring‑into‑use" filing is a formal regulatory milestone that clears the way for Globalstar to operate new frequencies and commence service operations in Europe — a necessary step before commercial roll‑out.
  • The activation complements Globalstar's parallel ground‑network modernisation, following its contract to upgrade infrastructure and scale for a third‑generation direct‑to‑device constellation (see Globalstar's ground network upgrade with Parsons: https://hype.aero/?story=8a298354-3e3d-4968-a268-7d6248833155).
  • Commercialisation depends on supply‑chain scale-up already underway; MDA's new high‑throughput production plant is being phased to fulfil Globalstar satellite orders, supporting the operator's capacity and deployment timeline (see MDA factory buildout: https://hype.aero/?story=25b47f1f-24f8-4506-916d-6f2f9b5209e7).

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