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Saudi Telecom Company has selected Comtech’s Location Technologies group to upgrade its location-based services.

The five-year agreement will provide both active and passive location services supporting 2G, 3G and 4G networks. The multi-million dollar upgrade contract will begin in the first quarter of fiscal 2021

“Location technologies are vital components in public safety efforts worldwide,” said Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. “We are proud to advance the safety of our customer’s citizens on a global scope and this agreement demonstrates our strong commitment to public safety through our advanced location technologies.”

The Location Technologies group of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a provider of precise device location, mapping and messaging solutions for public safety, mobile network operators, and enterprise solutions. Its platforms are designed to locate, map, track and message, and the firm counts mobile network operators, government agencies and enterprises among its customers.

 

 

   
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