Satnews Daily
November 24th, 2014

Gilat Reports Good News x 3...SkyEdge II-c Terminals for SES's Astra Connect Service



SkyEdge II-c

[SatNews]  "In addition, the platform features advanced, cost-effective self-install functionality and Virtual Network Operation (VNO) capabilities that help ISPs manage their customers more effectively."

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT) announces that it has signed agreements to provide SkyEdge II-c terminals to three ISPs subscribing to SES Broadband Services' Astra Connect service offering.

Italy's RDN, Switzerland's incumbent Swisscom and the UK's Europasat are distributing Astra Connect Internet services via satellite to enterprise and consumer users in their respective markets. For more information, please visit Gilat here.

"The number of ISPs that have signed up for our Astra Connect service using Gilat and other equipment is gaining momentum and represents excellent opportunities for future growth," stated Patrick Biewer, Managing Director of SES Broadband Services.

"Gilat satellite broadband technology offers ISPs the opportunity to deliver high-speed performance and flexible service differentiation," commented Erez Antebi, Gilat's CEO. "In addition, the platform features advanced, cost-effective self-install functionality and Virtual Network Operation (VNO) capabilities that help ISPs manage their customers more effectively."

Learn more about SES here.