PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Dec. 6,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ,
TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology,
solutions and services, announced today that KDDI chose Gilat's
unique satellite based LTE cellular backhaul solution to extend
reach and resilience with high speed data and high-quality voice
over LTE (VoLTE) throughout Japan.
KDDI has chosen Gilat's LTE cellular backhaul solution to
provide voice, data and video services at true LTE speeds and high
voice quality. Gilat's VSATs will be installed in fixed sites as
well as on deployable vehicles for emergency response - cellular on
wheels (COW). The solution leverages Gilat's patented LTE backhaul
solution and leading mobility features to support continuous
service for public safety, in addition to the outstanding
performance provided in fixed LTE cellular sites. Hundreds of
Gilat's VSATs will be deployed in Japan nationwide.
"We are very pleased to select Gilat's LTE cellular backhaul
over satellite solution to play a key part in KDDI's Mobile
Services mission to deliver superior customer experience in
Japan, including in islands and
the metro-edge and for tourists visiting national parks and
mountainous areas. Gilat's technology will be used to extend our
network reach as well as a basis for our disaster recovery
capabilities," said Nobuyuki Kawai,
General Manager, Global Network Engineering and Operations Center
at KDDI. "During our intense evaluation, Gilat's solution stood out
with its field proven carrier grade technology and superior
performance that matches KDDI's highest standards of quality
requirements."
"We are honored to have been selected by KDDI to support their
vision of revolutionizing the lives of Japanese people and visitors
to Japan, by providing superior
connectivity with data and voice services over LTE (VoLTE) anytime
and everywhere," said Abhay Kumar,
RVP Asia at Gilat. "We are pleased to continue to invest and offer
outstanding technological innovation in the LTE domain, as MNOs
throughout Asia invest strongly in
LTE networks to gain new customers and increase their profitability
and loyalty."
"KDDI's selection of Gilat is a true testimony to our leadership
in delivering LTE backhaul solutions that are comparable in cost
and user-experience to terrestrial solutions. We are seeing these
deployments worldwide with tier-1 MNOs and service providers, who
are committed to satisfying the ever-growing demand for
broadband," said Michal
Aharonov, VP Global Accounts & Telecom Services at
Gilat. "KDDI's selection further validates Gilat's vision, that LTE
cellular backhauling over satellite provides affordable, high
quality broadband connectivity, and solidifies Gilat as the market
leader in this growing market."
About KDDI
KDDI Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company and one of
Asia's largest telecommunications
providers, has a proven global track record of high quality service
delivery. KDDI provides a diverse portfolio consisting of mobile
phone services, fixed-line communication, and data centers, thus
making us the optimum one-stop solution provider for everything
telecommunications and IT environment related. For more
information, please visit global.kddi.com
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a
leading global provider of satellite-based broadband
communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and
manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with
a full portfolio of products to address key applications including
broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight
connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all
while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. Gilat
controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds.
For more information, please visit: 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
junefil@optonline.net
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