Comtech Awarded a 5G Contract with a Tier-One Mobile Network Operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
June 2, 2022 | Business WireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Comtech Telecommunications Corp., a global leading provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies, announced that during its fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, its Trusted Location group, a division of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, was awarded an agreement with a tier one operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to support their 5G standalone network. This is the second 5G project for Trusted Location in the KSA.
This mobile network operator will expand their current location technology platform for emergency response, safety, security, and value-added services. The operator will grow the 5G network within KSA, providing better performance to end users and meet new government mandates.
“Comtech is at the forefront of providing 5G location services in the Middle East and worldwide,” said Michael Porcelain, Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. “Our innovation and strong partnerships are vital to pushing 5G globally. This technology will allow the network provider to precisely locate 5G mobile devices for safety and security purposes mandated by local governments.”
The Trusted Location group of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading provider of precise device location, mapping and messaging solutions for public safety, mobile network operators, and enterprise solutions. Sold around the world to mobile network operators, government agencies, and Fortune 100 enterprises, our platforms locate, map, track and message.
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