Avanti Selects Gilat’s X-Architecture to Enhance Reach and Resilience of EE’s LTE Network in the UK
August 08 2016 - 7:38AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today that Avanti Communications Group plc
(“Avanti”) has selected Gilat’s one-platform/ multiple-application
X-Architecture and its MEC-enabled Capricorn VSAT. The announcement
relates to Avanti’s contract to supply EE with satellite capacity
for 4G cellular backhaul across the UK.
Gilat's MEC-enabled SkyEdge II-c Capricorn is a technological
game-changer, enabling Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver
true LTE-over-satellite performance. With this network, EE will be
able to provide dedicated voice, data and video services at high
speeds using satellite backhaul. Gilat VSATs will be deployed at
fixed and portable sites throughout the UK later this year.
Mansoor Hanif, Director of Radio Access Networks at EE,
said:“This world class cellular backhaul over satellite solution
will play a key part in enhancing our 4G network resilience and
helping us to extend the network even further into rural areas as
we carry on our journey to cover 95% of the UK landmass.”
"EE’s 4G network requires the highest levels of network quality
and flexibility. Avanti’s Ka-band satellite fleet is able to
provide this for EE across every part of the UK,” stated David
Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Avanti. “Gilat’s innovative
architecture and platform complement our satellite backhaul
services, and provide value to EE and, ultimately, its
customers.”
“We are proud to have been selected by Avanti and EE for their
LTE network over satellite,” said Michal Aharonov, VP Global
Accounts & Telecom Services at Gilat. “This deal testifies to
our industry leadership in cellular backhaul.”
"The MEC-enabled Capricorn provides the highest data and
encryption rates on the market, maintaining IPSec data security at
unprecedented speeds without packet loss under fade conditions,"
explained Hagay Katz, Head of the VSAT Line of Business at Gilat.
“It is a flexible solution that will allow us to quickly deploy a
wide range of applications in the future.”
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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