SÃO PAULO and PETAH TIKVA,
Israel, Oct. 16, 2018
/PRNewswire/ -- Hispamar, the Brazilian subsidiary of the Spanish
satellite-based telecommunications operator Hispasat, and Gilat
Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide
leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services,
have joined together to offer a new high-quality satellite-based
broadband connectivity service, focusing on both the residential
and corporate market, in order to extend Internet access to the
parts of the country that are currently digitally isolated.
Both companies announced this plan in a special event for
clients, partners and media held in São Paulo, as part of the
Futurecom fair. The event was hosted by executives from both sides
including Hispasat's CEO, Carlos
Espinós; Hispasat's CCO, Ignacio
Sanchis; Hispamar's Business Director for South America, Sergio
Chaves; Gilat's Regional Vice President for Latin America, Tobias Dezordi and Gilat's
General Manager of Brazil,
Eduardo Bessa. The joint goal is to
enhance the reach of Brazilian Internet service provider networks,
thus making it easier for residents to access a high-quality
service, helping to bridge the digital divide and promoting
development in Brazil.
For this purpose, Hispamar will use the Ka band capacity of its
High Throughput Satellites (HTS) Amazonas 5 (in operation since
last year) and Amazonas 3 (launched in 2013), which have coverage
beams specifically designed for Brazil. The Ka band allows the satellite's
power to be concentrated on smaller areas than traditional
frequency bands. Together with the greater available bandwidth and
the possibility to reuse frequencies that HTS technology allows,
the amount of information that can be transmitted will directly
increase, reaching higher speeds and achieving more competitive
rates for end clients.
SkyEdge II-c, Gilat's highly efficient multi-service platform,
has been designed for HTS and supports a broad portfolio of small
terminal solutions, which will enable high quality affordable
broadband to multiple market segments. The user terminals are
compact and easy to deploy, greatly improving performance of
satellite-based connectivity.
The capacities in the Ka band of Amazonas 3 and Amazonas 5 cover
74.5% of Brazil's population,
representing more than 145 million people and 48 million homes. The
advanced technology of these satellites, complemented by Gilat's
high performance Sky Edge II-c platform installed in the Hispamar
teleport in Caxias do Sul, allows Hispamar's clients to offer
complete connectivity solutions without the need to deploy
additional ground-based infrastructure apart from a small
terminal.
The technology presented by Hispamar and Gilat will provide a
range of services including residential Internet access to
Brazilian residents; connectivity services for telecommunications
operators, offering competitive prices and high throughput, as well
as services to institutions and companies, for the development of
corporate networks. Furthermore, service will be provided for
government services and mobile backhaul will be provided to
complement mobile networks, as well as service for terrestrial and
aerial and maritime mobility services. This plan will also help to
make access to telemedicine and tele-education services easier.
Toward bridging the digital divide
Satellite-based
broadband technology is the ideal technological solution to bring
Internet access to areas that lack other telecommunications
infrastructure, complementing the ground-based networks in the
regions where they have not been implemented yet or where they are
not viable for physical or economic reasons. Satellite coverage is
universal for any point within its footprint, regardless of the
distances or the region's geography, and the service can be
implemented quickly, as only a simple installation of a terminal
and antenna needs to be done so that users can connect and enjoy
broadband immediately, without having to wait for large
ground-based infrastructure works to be completed.
In many regions that still lack connectivity, the Ka band
offered by Hispamar and Gilat through local operators can be the
solution to open the doors of the digital world to many Brazilians
who are currently unable to enjoy the economic and social benefits
that the Information Society provides.
About HISPAMAR
HISPAMAR is the Brazilian subsidiary of
HISPASAT, the Spanish telecommunications operator. The company
markets the group's fleet of satellites and operates the Amazonas
satellites, acting not only in the Brazilian telecommunications
market, but also throughout the American continents. With one of
the largest capacities on the Latin American satellite market,
HISPAMAR has become a benchmark operator in the region and provides
service to the leading TV broadcasters, telecommunications
operators, large corporations, companies and governments throughout
America. www.hispamar.com.br
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. Our rich portfolio, which offers competitive
high-quality solutions, includes our next generation 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 solutions,
with a complete catalogue of products, address the needs of
broadband access, mobile backhaul, enterprise communications,
in-flight connectivity, rail and maritime mobility, defence and
public safety applications. Gilat offers all these solutions while
maintaining strict compliance with the most demanding service level
requirements. The controlling shareholders of Gilat belong to the
FIMI Opportunity Funds group.
For more information, visit: www.gilat.com
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to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
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Contact:
Gilat Satellite
Networks
Doreet Oren,
Director Corporate Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June
Filingeri, President
+1-203-972-0186
HISPAMAR
Rodrigo
Tramontina (S/A Llorente & Cuenca)
+55 (11) 3054-3336 / 94778-5795
rtramontina@llorenteycuenca.com
Adriano Barbosa (S/A Llorente
& Cuenca)
+55 (11) 3054-3302
abarbosa@llorenteycuenca.com
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