Globalstar Postpaid Airtime: Orbit Plans

Quick Airtime FAQ

When Does My Validity Period Start?

The validity period for your airtime starts when you request activation of your airtime, and the activation goes through, not when you purchase the airtime. All Globalstar phones are shipped unactivated for security purposes, so you do need to request activation of your airtime in order to start using it.

Need to activate your airtime? You can do so here:

Request Airtime Activation

When Does My Validity Period Start?

The validity period for your airtime starts when you call or email us to activate your airtime, and the activation goes through, not when you purchase the airtime.

How Long Does Activation Take?

Typically, activation takes only a matter of a couple of hours (or less), but sometimes there are delays in Globalstar’s system and activation can take up to 48 hours. Just to be on the safe side, we recommend requesting activation 48 hours prior to when you will actually need the airtime, just in case there are some delays in the system.

If My Minutes Expire and I Need More Airtime, Do I Need to Pay Another Activation Fee?

If you reach the end of your validity period, you will lose your minutes. You have 12 months after the date of expiration, however, to add more minutes to your card before you will need to pay a new activation fee.

Globastar Coverage Map

The coverage area for Globalstar covers some of the most popular places to visit in the world, including North America, Europe, and Australia. For the most up-to-date information about Globalstar’s coverage map, please visit the Globalstar Coverage Map.

Globalstar Sat-Fi Coverage Map

The coverage area for Sat-Fi is more limited than that for the general Globalstar map. This is subject to change and Globalstar is actively working on expanding the Sat-Fi coverage area. Please check the Sat-Fi Coverage Area page on Globalstar for the most up-to-date information about the Sat-Fi coverage map.