Mackay Communications, Inc.
Marine Electronics & Satellite Communications
285 employees · est. 1884 · Raleigh, United States
Mackay Communications, Inc. is the older company (1991 vs 1884); Globalstar is the larger of the two.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Globalstar | Mackay Communications, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | ||
| Founded | 1991 | 1884 older |
| Headquarters | ||
| Headquarters | Covington, United States | Raleigh, United States |
| Employees | ||
| Employees | 623 larger | 285 |
| Industry | ||
| Industry | Internet, Telecom | Transportation |
| Funding Stage | ||
| Funding Stage | Select | Not tracked yet |
| Total Funding | ||
| Total Funding | $4.10B | Not tracked yet |
| Funding Rounds | ||
| Funding Rounds | 2 | Not tracked yet |
| Services | ||
| Services | Not tracked yet | Not tracked yet |
| Target Customers | ||
| Target Customers | Not tracked yet | Not tracked yet |
| Taxonomy | ||
| Taxonomy | Not tracked yet | Marine Electronics, Satellite Communications, Global Service, Maritime Technology, Terrestrial Satellite Connectivity, Vessel Service, Marine Navigation, Communication Equipment, Remote Connectivity, IoT Applications, Marine Safety, Marine Infrastructure, Satellite Phone Systems, Governmental Services, Autonomous Vessel Systems |
| Website | ||
| Website | globalstar.com | mackaycomm.com |
About Globalstar
Globalstar is an international telecom infrastructure provider that enables its customers to connect, transmit, and communicate in smarter ways. With a focus on reliability and affordability, the company offers secure satellite and terrestrial connectivity services. Its LEO satellite constellation e...
About Mackay Communications, Inc.
Mackay Communications is a longstanding player in the marine electronics and satellite communications industry, with roots dating back to its establishment in 1884. Over the years, the company, also known as Mackay Marine, has transitioned from its origins as a telegraph cable company to become a le...
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