Gilat Awarded $17 Million by Pronatel for Expansion of Regional Telecommunications Project in Peru
16 January 2024 - 11:08PM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and
services, announced today that the company was awarded a $17
million contract by Pronatel for the expansion of a regional
telecommunications project in Peru.
Through this new activity, Pronatel (Programa
Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) is expanding the original 2018
agreement with Gilat. In coordination with the Amazonas regional
government, Pronatel is expanding the project to include
connectivity to 35 new localities and dozens of new public
institutions, including schools and health posts, within the
Amazonas region of the country. Additionally, Gilat will implement
several free Wi-Fi hotspots and a community tele-center that
includes computers, printers, and internet services for a period of
10 years.
“Through this expansion to the Broadband Project
for the Amazonas region, 37 additional schools and 6 additional
health posts will now have internet access to promote telehealth,
tele-education, and the utilization of technological tools among
the citizens,” said Sarita Vílchez Castellanos, executive director
of the Pronatel National Telecommunications Program. “Citizens will
also benefit from a new digital access center and additional public
squares with free Wi-Fi, further promoting inclusion and digital
literacy among citizens in rural areas.”
“Now that the necessary infrastructure for the
Amazonas region is nearly completed, this expansion with Pronatel
will serve the people of the region well as we move into the
operational phase of the project in earnest,” said Arieh Rohrstock,
General Manager Gilat Peru and Gilat’s Corporate SVP. “Working
together with Pronatel and the regional government, we’re proud to
provide people more access to resources and information, bridging
the digital divide and fulfilling the right of all people to be
connected.”
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT,
TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based
broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we
create and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground
and new space connectivity and provide comprehensive, secure
end-to-end solutions and services for mission-critical operations,
powered by our innovative technology. We believe in the right of
all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to
provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.
Our portfolio includes a diverse offering to
deliver high value solutions for multiple orbit constellations with
very high throughput satellites (VHTS) and software defined
satellites (SDS). Our offering is comprised of a cloud-based
platform and high-performance satellite terminals; high performance
Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas; highly efficient, high-power
Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC)
and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense,
field services, network management software, and cybersecurity
services.
Gilat’s comprehensive offering supports multiple
applications with a full portfolio of products and tailored
solutions to address key applications including broadband access,
mobility, cellular backhaul, enterprise, defense, aerospace,
broadcast, government, and critical infrastructure clients all
while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For
more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel,
inability to protect the Company’s proprietary technology and risks
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in Israel, including those related to the current terrorist attacks
by Hamas, and the war and hostilities between Israel and Hamas and
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Contact:
Gilat Satellite NetworksHagay Katz, Chief Products and Marketing
Officerhagayk@gilat.com
EK Global IREhud Helft, Managing Partnerehud@ekgir.com
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