Facts about Iridium.

• Author: Brown, Warren
• Position: Readers forum - Letter to the Editor

The June 2003 article, "Globalstar Sharpens Government Marketing Strategy," contains inaccurate information.

You mentioned in the article that, "For connectivity, Globalstar also requires only a small omni-directional antenna, not a satellite dish like Iridium."

Iridium does not require a "satellite dish." The Iridium antenna is part of the handset, which flips up during use and is roughly the size of your thumb.

Secondly, the Frost and Sullivan report you reference...