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Globecomm Systems Awarded $3.6 Million Contract to Reconstruct Communications Infrastructure In Afghanistan

Posted on: Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 06:00 CDT

Brings Communication Contract Awards from Afghanistan to Approximately $32.5 Million

Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a global provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, today announced that the Company has been awarded a $3.6 million contract to reconstruct communications infrastructure in Afghanistan from the Ministry of Communication of the Islamic Transitional State of Afghanistan (MoC).

This represents the third contract awarded to the Company from the MoC, bringing the combined contract value of communication reconstruction efforts by Globecomm in Afghanistan to $32.5 Million. The Company announced the first contract on June 1, 2004, valued at $14.7 million and the second contract on September 8, 2004, valued at $14.2 million. This contract is funded through the World Bank and the project will begin upon receipt of the letter of credit guaranteeing payments. The Company has already received an initial down payment.

Under the terms of this contract, Globecomm will rebuild the MoC's major international satellite communications facility in Kabul. The new facility will represent a modern version of the previous facility and include the most state-of-the-art equipment available in the marketplace.

His Excellency Stanekzai, the Minister of Communications, commented, "The MoC has now awarded the first three national communication reconstruction contracts coming out of Afghanistan to Globecomm. Proposals were solicited from companies throughout the world for each of these contracts and the bids were carefully and critically evaluated in an effort to obtain the best communication infrastructure available in the marketplace to modernize communications throughout the country. Globecomm once again demonstrated its ability to provide a complete solution that outperformed the competition."

David Hershberg, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Globecomm Systems Inc., said, "The successful management of complex large-scale telecommunication network projects requires extensive capability, expertise and experience in a broad range of diverse technologies. Globecomm has invested large amounts of capital over the past several years in developing these capabilities, which has positioned us to bid and win large-scale complex modern telecommunication build-out awards. The three contracts awarded by the MoC to the Company are further confirmation of our vision as a leader in this rapidly growing market. We are particularly honored by the high confidence placed in the company by his Excellency Stanekzai and I am personally grateful for his kind words of praise. We are committed to working with the dedicated staff at the MoC to create a world class state-of-the-art telecommunications system for Afghanistan."

Mr. Hershberg continued, "Communication delivery systems continue to converge at a rapid pace allowing robust hybrid communications networks to be implemented at affordable prices. This will open markets throughout the world for a company like Globecomm, which has the ability to rapidly design and implement these modern networks. There are many nations in need of connecting to the global network in an effort to enter the modern world and Globecomm intends on continuing to vigorously pursue these opportunities."

About Globecomm Systems

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with the satellite communication services capabilities that are generally provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary, NetSat Express, Inc. The solutions Globecomm and NetSat offer include general contracted complex communication networks, militarized commercial off the shelf products and services, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), video broadcast, business recovery, satellite-based terrestrial restoral, content delivery and other networks on a global basis. Both Globecomm Systems' and NetSat Express' customers include communication service providers, commercial enterprises, Internet Service Providers, content providers and government entities.

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

For more information contact:

David Hershberg: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 631-231-9800, Globecomm Systems Inc.

Matthew Byron: Investor Relations 631-457-1301, Globecomm Systems Inc.

Globecomm Systems Inc., 45 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788-3816, USA.

TEL: 631 231-9800, FAX: 631 231-1557;

Email: ir@globecommsystems.com; Web: www.globecommsystems.com.

Certain of the statements contained in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements, and other matters addressed in this press release, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements and matters include risks and other factors detailed, from time to time, in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which the Company urges investors to consider.

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