Bittium Starts Deliveries of Mobile Device Developed for Satellite Communication System
Finnish communications specialist Bittium has commenced volume deliveries to the Mexican government of a mobile device developed for a satellite communication system. In development since 2015, volume production began in Finland against initial orders valued at approx. €2 million and deliveries will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2018.
Bittium has also opened an office in Mexico to support customers throughout Latin America, headed by Fernando Castillo, an Executive with extensive experience of the Mexican government market, as General Manager.
“These first volume orders for the new mobile devices are continuation to a successful product development phase and good cooperation with the Mexican authorities. These are the most advanced hybrid devices in the world developed for a satellite communication system, which can be used for communication in both the satellite and terrestrial networks. In addition to high quality products, we want to offer our customers in Mexico high quality support and local services. Our presence in Mexico will also give us better visibility to the whole Latin American market”, says Mr. Hannu Huttunen, CEO of Bittium.
In addition to the branch office in Mexico, Bittium has sales and customer support activities in the United Kingdom, Singapore and USA. Bittium currently employs altogether over 600 employees worldwide.
