PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Dec. 17,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking
technology, solutions and services, announced today that Dish
Mexico has chosen Gilat's SkyEdge II-c multi-service platform,
operating over Hispasat's HTS satellite, Amazonas-5, to deliver
high-quality broadband services in Mexico.
Mexico will be connected with
ON, a new high-quality satellite Internet access service, to
benefit the unserved and underserved people of Mexico. This service will include high speed
broadband connectivity over satellite as a solution for remote
regions where terrestrial service is not available. The broadband
service will utilize Gilat's highly efficient X-Architecture and
DVB-S2X VSATs operating over Ka-band capacity from Hispasat's
recently launched Amazonas-5 satellite.
"The joint solution of Hispasat and Gilat will allow Dish Mexico
to deliver quality Internet service to both the residential and
Small-to-Medium sized Enterprise (SME) markets," said Santiago Ennis, Wireless and Marketing ON
Director. "This solution enables flexible Internet access packages
with different speeds and prices to best serve the varying needs of
our customer base."
"We are excited by Dish Mexico's selection of our consumer
broadband service," said Ignacio
Sanchis, Chief Commercial Officer of Hispasat. "Our rigorous
testing demonstrated the robustness and efficiency of Gilat's
equipment as it operates over our multi-beam Ka Amazonas-5
satellite."
"This win is a testament to the confidence that Dish has placed
in Hispasat and Gilat's joint solution, and materialization of
Gilat's strong relationship with Hispasat for the benefit of the
people of Mexico," said Tobias
Dezordi, Regional Vice President Latin America at Gilat. "This
achievement is yet another step in delivering on Gilat's global
vision to enable quality, plentiful and affordable broadband
worldwide, and our continued commitment to the Latin America region."
About Dish Mexico
Dish México is a satellite Pay-TV in Mexico, having revolutionized the industry. Is
a partnership between MVS Comunicaciones, a Mexican leading group
in telecommunications and entertainment, and EchoStar, a leader in
technology, satellite broadcasting and services in the United States of America. Its
extraordinary commercial offer based in cost-benefit, allows
the programming distribution of the most watched Pay TV channels to
all population sectors. Additionally, offers digital platforms to
enjoy on-line contents in mobile devices.
ON is a brand from Dish México that offers an innovative
wireless, cable and satellite residential internet service,
providing a comprehensive easy-to-use and user-friendly
interconnectivity solution allowing a straightforward Internet
experience, targeting different sectors of urban and rural
populations throughout the Mexican territory.
About Hispasat
HISPASAT is comprised of companies that have a presence in
Spain as well as in Latin America, where its Brazilian affiliate
HISPAMAR is based. HISPASAT is a world leader in the distribution
and broadcasting of Spanish and Portuguese content, and its
satellite fleet is used by important direct-to-home television
(DTH) and high-definition television (HDTV) digital platforms.
HISPASAT also provides satellite broadband services and other added
value solutions to governments, corporations and telecommunication
operators in America, Europe and
North Africa. HISPASAT is one of
the world's largest companies in its sector in terms of revenue,
and the main communications bridge between Europe and the Americas.
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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Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project",
"intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended
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factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements
of Gilat to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes
in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain
market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made
to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren
Director Corporate Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June
Filingeri
President
+1-203-972-0186
JuneFil@optonline.net
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