PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) today announced that it has been selected by Synterra, Russia's national communications carrier, to provide satellite communications equipment for the extension of a broadband network throughout Siberia and the Russian Far East. The network is set to support the operator's USO goals in the region, providing residents of remote communities with essential connectivity to broadband internet and telephony services.
As part of the agreement, Synterra, a long-time Gilat partner in Russia, has committed to implement Gilat's technology in 1500 remote sites.
"We are proud to continue our ongoing partnership with Synterra, and view this project as a clear vote of confidence in our technology and service support. We look forward to supporting Synterra's efforts in extending broadband connectivity throughout the rugged geography of the Siberian and Russian Far East districts," said Arie Rozichner, Gilat's RVP Eurasia.
About Synterra
Synterra Group of Companies, the national communication carrier of Russia provides a comprehensive range of telecommunication services to national corporations, public structures, corporate customers, communication operators, content providers and private users in the territory of Russia and the CIS countries, Baltic States, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit www.synterra.ru
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a leading provider of products and professional services for satellite-based broadband communications networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over 750,000 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries across six continents. Gilat's headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Company has 22 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat develops and markets an expansive range of broadband satellite solutions including high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdgeTM and SkyEdge II brands, low-profile antennas for satcom-on-the-move, under the RaySat Antenna Systems and the StealthRayTM brands and next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream brand. Gilat's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is a leading provider of managed services in North America to the business and government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.
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