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Globecomm Systems Awarded Infrastructure Contract Valued at $2.1 Million From a Mobile Telecommunications Operator

Posted on: Thursday, 10 January 2008, 12:00 CST

Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that the Company has been awarded an infrastructure contract from a telecommunications operator valued at $2.1 million.

The satellite network, including one hub earth station and fifteen remote sites, will be located throughout the country of Honduras. Once installed, the network will enable the transmission of IP-Based data and voice traffic via remote GSM cellular backhaul for the telecom operator.

David Hershberg, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Globecomm Systems Inc., said: "This is an exciting contract as it expands the network of a long term customer and continues to expand the Company's mobile communication deployments."

About Globecomm Systems

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication products, services and solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with its satellite communication services capabilities. The products and services Globecomm offers include pre-engineered systems, systems design and integration services, managed network services and life cycle support services. Globecomm's customers include communications service providers, commercial enterprises, broadcast and other media and content providers and government and government-related entities.

Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Washington, DC, Maryland, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.

This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are based on management's current expectations and observations. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. Over time, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such difference might be significant and materially adverse to our security holders.

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Source: Business Wire

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