The Comtech Marine Terminal Suite Delivers User-Friendly, Price
Competitive Broadband Services Over the Thuraya Network to the Maritime
Market
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech
Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its
Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, in
partnership with Thuraya Telecommunications Co. is developing an
advanced, broadband satellite transceiver for the commercial maritime
market. The new shipboard terminal suite complies with all maritime
standards, and features leading market technology such as an advanced
antenna that ensures high-quality connectivity to the satellite
regardless of vessel movements. This terminal will be used to conduct
business while a vessel is at sea, as well as for private use by crew
members. Comtech expects to formally launch this new product in
September of this year.
The Comtech maritime terminal will provide high-quality voice services
as well as a broadband service with connection speeds of up to 444
kbps. Additionally, users will also be able to access high-speed
video-streaming at speeds of 384 kbps at sea. The competitiveness of
the new solution lies in its compact size and cost-effectiveness to
meet the needs of the maritime market.
Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech
Telecommunications Corp., said, "We are very proud of this exciting
partnership with Thuraya and it creates a new growth area for our
mobile data communications products and services. Our new maritime
terminal suite represents the success of our dedicated engineering
staff incorporating advanced commercial technology to deliver a
superior marine grade solution. Thuraya's satellite and high quality
network ensure reliable service throughout Thuraya's coverage area and
we are very excited about the compelling opportunities in this new
market."
"The Comtech broadband solution has the strengths and features of both
Thuraya's superior and congestion-free satellite network along with
Comtech's technology and product development know-how," said Thuraya's
Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yousuf Al Sayed. He also added that this
new terminal was designed following diligent market research, to ensure
an extremely practical and user-friendly maritime solution for
crew-calling, pushing data as well as streaming services.
Thuraya covers the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean, Arabian Sea,
North Sea, Baltic Sea, large parts of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
and international waters in the Asia Pacific.
About Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation
Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, a Germantown, Maryland-based
company, is engaged in the provision of satellite-based packet data
communication systems and location and messaging services through the
use of advanced communication and network technology. To learn more
about Comtech Mobile Datacom, please visit the company's website at
www.comtechmobile.com.
About Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (www.comtechtel.com)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and
markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced
communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions
play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities
when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable,
inefficient or too expensive. The Company conducts business through
three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, mobile
data communications and RF microwave amplifiers. The Company sells
products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and
government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market
leader in the market segments that it serves.
About Thuraya Telecommunications Company (www.thuraya.com)
Thuraya provides cost-effective mobile satellite services in more than
140 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.
Services provided by Thuraya include mobile voice that support dual GSM
and satellite mode, broadband, maritime, rural telephony, fleet
management and other advanced applications that enable people and
businesses everywhere under its coverage to enjoy constant access to
communications and information. Thuraya enhances sectors such as oil
and gas, mining, agriculture, NGOs and maritime services through its
cutting edge technology.
The Company launched its third satellite in January 2008, which has
brought countries of the Asia-Pacific region under its footprint and
extended its coverage to nearly two thirds of the globe's population.
Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any
forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its
entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities
and Exchange Commission filings.
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CONTACT: Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Media Contacts
Michael D. Porcelain, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Jerome Kapelus, Senior Vice President, Strategy and
Business Development
631-962-7000
info@comtechtel.com
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