Cellular Carrier RuralCom Selects Gilat as Prime Network Contractor for Its Alaska Highway and BC Coast Networks
March 02 2015 - 7:22AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in
satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced
today that RuralCom Corporation ("RuralCom"), a cellular carrier
headquartered in Vancouver, selected Gilat as prime network
contractor for its Alaska Highway and British Columbia (BC) Coast
Networks. RuralCom's networks will use Gilat's CellEdge 3G
technology to provide satellite-based, high-speed mobile services
in previously unserved rural areas of Canada.
RuralCom's proposed Alaska Highway Network will provide nearly
continuous coverage along the 1,685 km (1,047 mile) Alaska Highway,
from Wonowon, BC to Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory (YT) on the
Alaska-YT border. Communities to be served will include Fort Nelson
in BC and Watson Lake and Whitehorse in YT. The networks were made
fully operational in late January and RuralCom expects to have
additional new cell sites along the Alaska Highway and the B.C.
Coast by mid-year with expansion to continue during the second half
of the year.
Gilat's CellEdge, small cell over satellite solution will enable
RuralCom to provide 3G HSPA+ including voice, SMS, MMS and data
services to both its subscribers as well as customers of other
cellular operators. Gilat's CellEdge 3G network was creatively
designed to reduce OPEX by optimizing space segment usage and
significantly reduce CAPEX.
"There are vast stretches of the Alaska Highway and BC Coast
which have no existing wireless service and, we believe that the
benefits to public safety and the protection of life and property
will be significant," claimed Bob Hillman, President and CEO of
RuralCom. "We shopped the world for the most contemporary
technology and equipment. We chose Gilat for its innovative
solution, its experience working under harsh environmental
conditions and its unique energy renewal capabilities."
"Our message to cellular operators is clear: 'Show us where you
need connectivity and we will provide it'," explained Erez Antebi,
Gilat's CEO. "RuralCom handed us a list of locations and we are
making it happen – quickly, turnkey and without any hassles."
About RuralCom
Founded in 2005, Vancouver-based RuralCom Corporation is an
accredited cellular carrier with licenses to operate along the
length of the Alaska Highway and the BC North Coast. The company is
focused on expanding cellular telephone service to unserved and
underserved rural areas across Canada.
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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