Gilat’s Satellite On-the-Move Antenna Selected to Deliver Broadband Connectivity for Spain’s High-Speed Trains
November 10 2016 - 6:01AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today that its satellite on-the-move technology
has been selected to provide broadband internet on Renfe Operadora
(Renfe) high-speed trains throughout Spain.
Renfe, the state-owned railway company of Spain, is currently
engaged in a major transformation and modernization project
including an overhaul of its Information and Communications (ICT)
technology systems. A key factor of the ICT overhaul is the
provision of reliable and consistent broadband connectivity for
Internet usage on its fleet of high-speed trains.
The project consists of nearly one hundred trains, all of Renfe
AGV (Automotrice Grande Vitesse) high-speed train fleet.
Gilat’s broadband connectivity for trains is now being
implemented, with initial deployment planned for this quarter.
Gilat was chosen by Aicox, the project integrator to join a
consortium of leading players delivering satellite based reliable
broadband connectivity to Renfe’s high-speed trains. Gilat’s
ER-7000 antenna passed rigorous testing and certifications,
including the stringent European EN 50155 compliance
requirements.
Gilat’s ER-7000 low-profile tracking antenna was designed for
high-speed trains operating in harsh weather conditions. Its
aerodynamic build and rugged radome contribute to the antenna’s
robustness. The antenna is wide reaching with a high gain, cost
effectively meeting high throughput broadband communication needs
during fast train travel.
“Providing broadband services to Renfe’s high speed train
requires a leading low profile, high gain antenna, as supplied by
Gilat,” said Carlos Laborda, President of Aicox Soluciones. “Gilat
was chosen for its worldwide leadership in SOTM and expertise in
delivering reliable and consistent satellite based broadband
communication.”
"Gilat is pleased to deliver broadband to Renfe’s high-speed
trains,” said Moshe (Chico) Tamir, Corporate VP and President,
Strategic Initiatives, at Gilat. "Receiving the European EN 50155
certification is an important milestone as it continues to deliver
on our broadband mobility promise, and comes on the heels of our
certification at CRRC in China, the world’s largest railway
transportation supplier.”
About AicoxAicox Soluciones is a leading
integrator of satellite applications in Spain with experience of
more than 30 years.
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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