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Gilat to provide satellite connectivity in Western Europe

Gilat enables mission-critical IoT telemetry across hundreds of remote sites on the national utility network.

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that a Tier 1 global telecommunications operator chose Gilat for the satellite connectivity of a major utility company in Western Europe.

The global telecommunications operator is using Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c platform to provide mission-critical, all-weather IoT telemetry across hundreds of remote sites on its utility customer’s national network. After extensive proof-of-concept testing under rigorous conditions, Gilat’s multi-service platform for satellite communications proved to be the best solution to serve this mission-critical infrastructure, the company said.

Speaking about the deal, Yossi Gal, Vice President of Regional Sales at Gilat, added: “Now that this solution is implemented, the leading telecommunications operator will be able to use our platform for expansion into other applications, such as cellular backhaul and emergency response, as well as other types of IoT applications. With proven expertise, a can-do attitude, and a winning global team, we are bringing real value to this important global customer.”