[SatNews] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) announces that Nordnet, a leading Internet service provider in France, has ordered Gilat's SkyEdge II-c consumer kits for the delivery of high-speed Internet access to households throughout the country.

Gilat's SkyEdge II-c consumer kits will be part of Nordnet's "Star" package, which bundles together satellite-based Internet, telephone and TV services.

Executive Comments

"Gilat is on excellent terms with our satellite operator, SES Broadband, which makes for a great partnership," said Francis Piet, CEO of Nordnet. "It also offers the most cost-effective Ka-band, high-throughput consumer kit that is both simple to install and easy to use."

"We provide a higher quality user experience and significantly better service than the competition," added Assaf Eyal, Corporate VP and President of Gilat's Commercial Division. "Our value is significant, especially at HTS-based ISPs like Nordnet."