Israel's Gilat wins multi-million-dollar contract to provide broadband in South America 

Israel's Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced Monday that SES, a global content connectivity solutions provider, awarded Gilat a multi-million-dollar contract for multiple broadband applications in Latin America. Gilat’s multi-service platform will support SES in cellular backhauling, enterprise and Universal Service Obligation (USO) projects, as SES extends services into Latin America with the deployment on new regional hubs, Gilat said. 

According to the company, Gilat’s multi-service single platform, SkyEdge II-c, and its wide set of fine-tuned VSATs enable satellite connectivity throughout Latin America’s most remote regions, for a wide variety of applications. Gilat’s robust networks enable cellular backhaul for mobile operators, connectivity for government and enterprise applications and multiple education projects in support of closing the gap of the digital divide, according to the company.

"This award further signifies the strong strategic relationship between Gilat and SES Networks and will enable to provide connectivity for multiple applications as required in Latin America," said Michal Aharonov, Senior Vice President Global Broadband Networks at Gilat. "Gilat and SES share a common vision and are strongly committed to deliver high quality communication to people wherever they are."