Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., received a US$1.2 million order for satellite modems. A mobile operator will deploy the modems to support satellite-based cellular backhaul in Africa.

The order specified the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem, which is ideal for cellular backhaul applications in regions where satellite bandwidth constraints exist. The CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem combines revolutionary technologies, including DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression, Low Density Parity Check codes and the next-generation forward error correction, VersaFEC® with Adaptive Coding & Modulation. The CDM-625's advanced technologies facilitate maximum bandwidth efficiencies.