Uruguay's OpenSky Orders Gilat VSATs for ANTEL
12 December 2014 - 12:01AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today that systems integrator OpenSky ordered
an initial VSAT network for ANTEL, the state-owned
telecommunications company of Uruguay.
ANTEL intends to use its new VSAT network to provide Internet
access to schools as well as services for enterprise and
defense-related entities across the country. The order – for a
fully-redundant SkyEdge II-c hub and 250 remote sites operating in
Ku- and C-band, including installation, training and 36 months of
extended SatCare support – is scheduled for roll-out in the fourth
quarter of 2014.
"We have been working with ANTEL since 2007 on a variety of
projects and, in that time, have managed to gain their trust," said
Martin Villalba, CEO of OpenSky. "We were looking for a
technologically strong satellite platform provider to meet a very
demanding set of needs. Gilat was the logical choice."
"Our cooperation with OpenSky has opened up an entirely new
market for us," added Erez Antebi, Gilat's CEO. "With this initial
network in place, OpenSky is well positioned to offer additional
satellite communications solutions."
About OpenSky
OpenSky is a telecommunications systems integrator operating in
Uruguay. It provides turnkey solutions to the corporate, defense
and carrier markets and products for optical and wireless network
access, testing and infrastructure.
About ANTEL
Established in 1971, ANTEL is the state-owned telecommunications
company of Uruguay. With an overall market share of approximately
50% and a broadband market share of approximately 100%, it owns and
operates a digital telecommunications network extending throughout
the country. The company provides mobile telephony, fixed
telephony, data and Internet services.
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT) is a
leading provider of products and services for satellite-based
broadband communications. Gilat develops and markets a wide range
of high-performance satellite ground segment equipment and VSATs,
with an increasing focus on the consumer and Ka-band market. In
addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM (Satellite-on-the-Move)
solutions providing low-profile antennas, next generation
solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides
managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony
and Internet access via its subsidiaries in Peru and Colombia.
With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products
shipped to more than 85 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises,
service providers and operators with efficient and reliable
satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular
backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication
networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and
news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical
communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using
Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. For more information,
please visit us at www.gilat.com
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