Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in
satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced
today that Delnet International Corp., a Philippine communications
solutions provider, selected Gilat to provide a Ku-band SkyEdge II
VSAT network for Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT), the
largest telecommunications company in the Philippines.
The Project will utilize Gilat's SkyEdge II hub previously
installed at an earth station in Pampanga, Philippines and operated
by PLDT-subsidiary, CIGNAL, a provider of DTH TV services. Gilat
will also supply SkyEdge II Access and IP VSATs, especially
commissioned for the PLDT project. The VSAT network will offer a
wide range of voice and data interfaces to meet Enterprise
connectivity requirements countrywide.
The system supports Auto Gain Control to address rain fade in
the tropical environment of the Philippines, with each SkyEdge II
VSAT adapting individually and automatically to weather conditions
to ensure high availability at remote sites. Gilat's four-way
adaptivity has been a feature of the SkyEdge II product line for
over six years.
"A large number of demonstrations have been successfully
completed, and the performance of SkyEdge II VSATs in the tropical
Philippine environment is impressive," remarked Delnet
International Corp. CEO, Klaas Oreel. "Further, the fact that
SkyEdge II is used in hundreds of thousands of VSAT sites in Asia
gives us confidence in its reliability."
The SkyEdge II network will enable PLDT to offer Enterprise VSAT
connectivity throughout the Philippine archipelago as part of its
suite of IP-VPN connectivity solutions. PLDT's IP VSAT is an
IP-based access solution that lets enterprise markets to extend
data to its remote sites that are not reachable through terrestrial
and fixed wireless solutions.
"Our IP VSAT solution is an important addition to our service
offering, ensuring ubiquitous last-mile access to enterprise
customers," shared PLDT Executive Vice President and Head of
Enterprise, International, and Carrier Business, Eric
Alberto. "This partnership with Gilat and Delnet, combined
with PLDT's own network capabilities, further boosts our coverage
and enables us to provide connectivity and access where these are
needed the most."
"We are delighted to add Delnet and PLDT to the growing list of
Philippine customers for whom we provide connectivity solutions,"
said Stephane Palomba, Gilat Regional Vice President, Asia. "Our
solution is uniquely suited to handle the challenges of the
Philippine terrain and climate, and will help PLDT ensure
enterprise-level connectivity throughout the country."
About Delnet International Corp.
Delnet has been dedicated to supplying and servicing the
communication and navigation needs of the maritime industry since
1998, and has more recently been addressing communications needs in
the land and satellite communications markets in the
Philippines.
Delnet provides advanced offshore and land-based niche solutions
where traditional communication systems are not viable.
The company provides complete solutions for its clientele for
telecommunication, information, tracking, security, and other
technical networks so clients are free to focus on and build their
core business.
Strengthened by strategic partnerships with trailblazing
companies around the globe, Delnet has further diversified to give
client-specific solutions to the fast-growing industries of mining,
oil & gas, and power & energy.
About Philippine Long Distance Telephone
(PLDT)
PLDT is the leading telecommunications service provider in the
Philippines. Through its principal business groups – fixed line,
wireless and others – PLDT offers a wide range of
telecommunications services across the Philippines' most extensive
fiber optic backbone and fixed line and cellular networks.
PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and
its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market
capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies
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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Commission.
CONTACT: Gilat Satellite Networks
Joelle Inowlocki
JoelleI@gilat.com
Delnet International Corp.
Klaas Oreel
klaas.oreel@delnetinternational.com
Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT)
Maria Carmen Smyth
mgsmyth@pldt.com.ph
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