Nordnet Orders Gilat SkyEdge II-c HTS Consumer Kits for High-Speed Internet Access in France
September 21 2015 - 8:46PM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today that Nordnet, a leading Internet service
provider in France, ordered Gilat's SkyEdge II-c consumer kits for
the delivery of high-speed Internet access to households throughout
the country.
Gilat's SkyEdge II-c consumer kits will be part of Nordnet's
"Star" package, which bundles together satellite-based Internet,
telephone and TV services.
"Gilat is on excellent terms with our satellite operator, SES
Broadband, which makes for a great partnership," commented Francis
Piet, CEO of Nordnet. "It also offers the most cost-effective
Ka-band, high-throughput consumer kit that is both simple to
install and easy to use."
"We provide a higher quality user experience and significantly
better service than the competition," added Assaf Eyal, Corporate
VP and President of Gilat's Commercial Division. "Our value is
significant, especially at HTS-based ISPs like Nordnet."
About Nordnet
Nordnet, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, provides a wide range
of Internet solutions for private and professional use. Since 1995,
the company has expanded its offering to include a range of
solutions including antivirus, hosting, domain reservations, SEO
and more.
Convinced that the Internet and its resources are fundamental
building blocks for tomorrow's world, NordNet has adopted three
core values:
- Allow everyone to connect to Broadband Internet
- Ensure a safe Internet experience, which is virus- and
spam-free
- Enable everyone to create their very own website
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 controlling
shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more
information, please visit us at www.gilat.com
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CONTACT: Gilat Satellite Networks
Joelle Inowlocki
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KCSA Strategic Communications
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