Comtech EF Data Corp. and Supernet Limited, Pakistan's leading satellite
system integrator and service provider, announced today the successful
migration of the entire 2G TDM satellite backhaul network to an all IP
optimized backhaul solution to support current 2G/2.5G and future 3G
operations of a leading Mobile Network Operator in Pakistan. The
contract was awarded to Supernet after it had successfully tested and
proven the technologies and processes for seamless transition to an
end-to-end IP satellite network by utilizing Comtech EF Data’s
award-winning and field-proven mobile backhaul solution. This migrated
satellite 3G network will carry more than 500 Mbps of voice and data
traffic. The migration to a 3G network will be carried out by simply
enabling the optional IP Packet Processor of Comtech EF Data’s CDM-625
Advanced Satellite Modem with DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier®, and most
importantly, without increasing the satellite bandwidth while
maintaining the service quality. The CDM-625 modems were originally
deployed by this operator for a 2G network.
All of the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Pakistan have utilized
satellite for their core backbones’ primary links and for access links
to extend 2G/2.5G service coverage into rural and remote areas.
Currently, the total mobile backhaul traffic carried over multiple C-
and Ku-band transponders is approximately 1.5 Gbps. With the recent
preparation to launch 3G services in densely populated urban areas, the
traffic volume is expected to more than double.
With more than 18 years of experience, Supernet has designed, deployed,
and maintained satellite based mobile networks including those for four
of the largest mobile networks in the country carrying over 1 Giga Bits
of mobile traffic over multiple satellites. The core technology in
Supernet’s satellite mobile network is designed around Comtech EF Data’s
mobile backhaul solutions, including the CDM-625 / CDM-625A DoubleTalk
Carrier-in-Carrier modems, the integrated WAN optimization processor and
the CXU RAN optimization devices which have repeatedly proven to provide
the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) without degrading service
quality. In this particular case, a network upgrade and migration to a
3G-ready network was achieved without replacing the multi-million dollar
2G platform investment.
"We are extremely pleased to have successfully met the challenge of
retaining the performance and reliability of one of the largest
satellite backhaul networks while upgrading from TDM to an all IP
backhaul solution. This is yet another experience added to our existing
rich portfolio of GSM Backhaul over satellite services in Pakistan.
Comtech EF Data’s cutting edge, bandwidth-efficient solution coupled
with Supernet’s exceptional system design and integration capabilities
have resulted in virtually zero increase in OpEx for the MNO. We believe
that the other MNOs can leverage our experience to achieve this all
important milestone on their growth path to a 3G ready network,” stated
Hamid Nawaz, COO of Supernet.
Daniel Enns, Senior Vice President Marketing & Business Development for
Comtech EF Data commented, “We are very excited to partner with Supernet
and to help facilitate the continual growth of mobile services in
Pakistan. Our CDM-625/CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modems and our highly
efficient RAN / WAN optimization products are purpose-built for the
2G/2.5G/3G/4G mobile backhaul markets. The successful migration testing
of a 2G network to 3G without increasing the required satellite
bandwidth is a validation of the benefits our solutions deliver.
Examples of our integrated technologies that MNOs use to reach more
users while lowering overall costs are advanced modulation and forward
error correction coupled with the seamless integration of DoubleTalk
Carrier-in-Carrier, RAN and WAN optimization, and PtP (Precision Time
Protocol).”
Supernet Limited, Pakistan’s leading satellite network service
provider and systems integrator, specializes in providing end to end
satellite based mobile backhaul networks. Supernet products and services
also include a broad spectrum of Wide Area Network (WAN) and
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) solutions based on satellite, fiber
optics, microwave radio and internet. For more information, please visit www.super.net.pk
Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications
Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), is the recognized global leader in satellite
bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication
solutions encompass the Advanced VSAT Solutions, Satellite Modems, RAN &
WAN Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The
Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation
for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable
commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based
applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com
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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