Dizengoff Ghana Selects Gilat to Implement a Turnkey Solution for the Delivery of Satellite-based Broadband to Schools and Ce...
July 05 2016 - 7:29AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today that Dizengoff Ghana Limited, a
subsidiary of UK-based Balton CP Limited, selected Gilat to
implement a turnkey solution for the delivery of broadband and
cellular services via satellite throughout rural Ghana.
Gilat will deploy its SkyEdge II-c hub, which is capable of
supporting multiple applications. Gilat’s Gemini VSATs will deliver
broadband services to schools, while its Capricorn VSATs, in
conjunction with its solar-powered CellEdge small cells, will
extend cellular service for several leading MNOs in Ghana.
With its new network, Dizengoff Ghana will be able to meet the
rural communications requirements of GIFEC as set forth by the
Ghana government.
“Gilat was the only company capable of providing us with a full
turnkey solution for the delivery of broadband to schools, as well
as cellular service expansion, all on a single platform,” explained
Patrick Attia, General Manager, Communication at Dizengoff Ghana.
“The demanding rollout calls for installation and operation by
November of this year.”
“The Ghana deal is an example of the kind of national
infrastructure projects that Gilat is perfectly suited for,”
commented Michal Aharonov, VP Global Accounts & Telecom
Services at Gilat. “Not only can we provide a comprehensive VSAT
end-to-end solution, we also have vast experience in turnkey
deployments and integration with MNO core networks, to extend
coverage to rural areas.”
About Dizengoff GhanaDizengoff Ghana Limited, a
subsidiary of Balton CP Limited, a UK-based international
corporation, has been operating in Ghana since its independence in
1957, providing products and solutions in the fields of
Communication Technology, Agriculture and Electro-engineering. With
a reputation for excellent post-sale services and strengthened
partnerships with world-leading international manufacturers,
Dizengoff Ghana is a one stop shop providing high-quality solutions
coupled with the best innovation in all the fields it operates in.
For more information, please visit http://www.dizengoffgh.com/
About GilatGilat 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
Doreet Oren
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June Filingeri, President
203-972-0186
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