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June 18th, 2009

SkyTerra Planning NexGen SatNet Transition Programs


SkyTerra MSAT-G2 graphic SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) has unveiled plans that will allow its current voice and push-to-talk customers to transition to the company’s nexgen integrated satellite-terrestrial network and services.

As part of the initial phase of SkyTerra’s Customer Transition Incentive Program, SkyTerra customers who own an active MSAT-G2 radio, or customers who purchase MSAT-G2 radios and are active SkyTerra customers prior to the company’s transition to its nexgen network, will be eligible to receive a new next-generation device for each active radio at the time when SkyTerra formally announces the transition. Supported by two of the most powerful commercial satellites ever built, SkyTerra’s next-generation network is designed to provide seamless, transparent and ubiquitous wireless coverage of the United States and Canada to conventional handsets and commercial devices. The first of two SkyTerra nexgen satellites is planned for launch in first half of 2010. The company also plans to work with existing voice and push-to-talk customers with active accounts, regardless of equipment age and type, to facilitate transition to the company’s next-generation network. SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: SKYT) owns 100 percent of SkyTerra LP. SkyTerra LP and SkyTerra(Canada), Inc. jointly operate the MSAT satellites and telecommunications network.