PETAH TIKVA, Israel, March 8,
2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announces that Altice Portugal selected Gilat's
multi-application SkyEdge II-c platform to provide satellite
backhauling for critical communications.
Gilat's VSATs will be deployed to back up Altice Portugal
critical communications infrastructure covering most of the
country.
"We are pleased with the selection of Gilat's technology that
was chosen after conclusion of a successful field trial," said
Frederico Vaz, Technology Director
at Altice Portugal, "Gilat's technology demonstrated high quality
and redundancy as well as low jitter and latency."
"We are proud to provide the satellite backhaul to meet Altice
Portugal needs," said Yair Maor,
General Manager Europe at Gilat.
"The deployment at Altice Portugal will demonstrate yet again that
Gilat's SkyEdge II-c is a truly multi-application high performance
and cost effective platform, which has been deployed worldwide for
a variety of demanding communication needs that are all served from
a single platform."
About Altice Portugal
Founded in 2001 by entrepreneur Patrick Drahi, Altice is a
convergent global leader in telecom, content, media, entertainment
and advertising. Altice delivers innovative, customer-centric
products and solutions that connect and unlock the limitless
potential of its over 50 million customers over fiber networks and
mobile broadband. The company enables millions of people to live
out their passions by providing original content, highly-quality
and compelling TV shows, and international, national and local news
channels. Altice delivers live broadcast premium sports events and
enables millions of customers to enjoy the most well-known media
and entertainment. Altice innovates with technology in its Altice
labs across the world. Altice links leading brands to audiences
through premium advertising solutions. Altice is also a global
provider of enterprise digital solutions to millions of business
customers. Altice is present in 10 territories from New York to Paris, from Tel
Aviv to Lisbon, from
Santo Domingo to Geneva, from Amsterdam to Dallas. Altice (ATC & ATCB) is listed on
Euronext Amsterdam.
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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Commission.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks ,
Doreet Oren
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June Filingeri,
President
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