Optus Selects Gilat’s Cellular Solution to Extend 3G Coverage to Rural Areas in Australia
September 14 2016 - 11:56AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT)(TASE:GILT), a worldwide
leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services,
announced today that Optus, an Australian leader in integrated
telecommunications, selected Gilat’s CellEdge SDR
small-cell-over-satellite solution to extend 3G cellular coverage
to regional and remote areas in Australia.
By choosing Gilat’s CellEdge SDR (Software Defined Radio), Optus
aims to extend its 3G mobile network areas along some of the major
highways of the Northern Territory and Western Australia, providing
a ‘check in’ capability. Gilat provides an integrated solution,
which combines small cell and VSAT functionality, and allows cost
effective and fast deployment of cellular coverage.
“Gilat’s small-cell-over-satellite solution enables us to
provide mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved areas,”
said Paul Sheridan, Vice President, Optus Satellite. “It is an
innovative and cost effective solution to address our requirements
for delivering a high quality user experience, under challenging
environmental conditions in regional Australia.”
“Gilat’s solution will enable Optus to expand mobile services
quickly and affordably,” added Oded Sheshinski, RVP Asia-Pacific at
Gilat. “This success further strengthens our leadership in the
cellular LTE market and opens up additional opportunities for
integrated small-cell-over-satellite solutions.”
About OptusOptus is an Australian leader in
integrated telecommunications, delivering cutting-edge
communications, information technology and entertainment services.
In 2001 Singtel became the parent company of Optus, paving the way
to become a strong and strategic telecommunications player within
the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 130 years of operating
experience the Singtel Group is Asia's leading communications group
providing a wide spectrum of multimedia and infocomms technology
(ICT) solutions, including voice, data and video services over
fixed and wireless platforms.
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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