Gilat Partners With Intelsat to Enable Rapid Deployment and High Quality 2G/3G Cellular Connectivity to Underserved Regions o...
March 12 2015 - 8:38AM
As demand for mobile connectivity increases in regions where there
is an absence of terrestrial infrastructure, mobile network
operators (MNOs) are looking to satellite communications to expand
their subscriber base, comply with universal service obligations
and most importantly, provide rural communities with the necessary
connectivity to help their populations and economies thrive.
Today, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide
leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services,
and Intelsat SA (NYSE:I), the world's leading provider of satellite
services, announced that they have joined forces to provide MNOs
with a comprehensive 2G/3G cellular infrastructure solution to
better serve rural regions.
Gilat's CellEdge small-cell-over-satellite solution, combined
with Intelsat's global satellite coverage and IntelsatOne
terrestrial infrastructure, means mobile network operators can now
expand 2G/3G services quickly and profitably throughout their
desired service territories.
An initial example of the collaboration between Gilat and
Intelsat is RuralCom's thousand-mile-long Alaska Highway and
British Columbia Coast cellular network. Gilat's CellEdge 3G
network is leveraging Intelsat's global satellite fleet through its
Intelsat Horizons 1 satellite and its IntelsatOne terrestrial
network. Gilat's CellEdge 3G network is optimizing space segment
usage through a hub located at an Intelsat teleport. Joining
forces, the two companies are enabling RuralCom to quickly expand
its network and extend its subscriber base at a significantly
reduced capital expenditure base level.
"There are vast stretches of the Alaska Highway and BC Coast
which have no existing wireless service. We believe that providing
such coverage greatly benefits the public safety and brings
significant protection to life and property," claimed Bob Hillman,
President and CEO of RuralCom. "We searched for the most advanced
technology and equipment and chose the Gilat-Intelsat solution for
their innovative cost-effective offering coupled with their vast
rural expertise in deploying under harsh environmental
conditions."
"At Intelsat, our mission has always been to provide satellite
solutions that can deliver broadband connectivity to any location,"
stated Stephen Spengler, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of
Intelsat. "The innovation and collaboration occurring throughout
the satellite ecosystem, such as the optimization of Gilat's
platforms on the Intelsat EpicNG infrastructure, result in
attractive and efficient solutions for MNOs that connect their
subscribers and support profitable growth for their businesses. Our
collaboration with Gilat provides MNOs with a seamless and cost
efficient way to deploy and expand their wireless networks, and the
opportunity to transition over time to the higher performance of
Intelsat EpicNG as it begins entering service in 2016."
"Teaming up with Intelsat brings tremendous value to our joint
customers," expanded Erez Antebi, Gilat's CEO. "Intelsat's vast
global array of fully integrated, end-to-end satellite solutions,
together with our innovative all-inclusive solution, allows
operators to extend their cellular coverage to virtually anywhere
in the world within two to three months."
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 or
underserved rural areas across Canada.
About Intelsat
Intelsat SA (NYSE:I) is the world's leading provider of
satellite services, delivering high performance connectivity
solutions for media, fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure,
enterprise and government and military applications. Intelsat's
satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the
industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video and
broadband services. From the globalization of content and the
proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and
mobile broadband access, Intelsat creates value for its customers
through creative space-based solutions.
Envision...Connect...Transform...with Intelsat. For more
information, visit www.intelsat.com.
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 90 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. Gilat is a company under
the control of the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information,
please visit us at www.gilat.com
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and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. For additional
information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties
associated with Gilat's business, reference is made to Gilat's
reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
CONTACT: Gilat Satellite Networks
Joelle Inowlocki
JoelleI@gilat.com
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phil Carlson, Vice President
(212) 896-1233
pcarlson@kcsa.com
Thomas Mei, Account Executive
(212) 896-1208
tmei@kcsa.com
Intelsat S.A
Michele Loguidice, Director of Investor Relations
& Corporate Communications
703.559.7372
Michele.loguidice@intelsat.com
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