Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has announced it is providing broadband satellite communications equipment and services to support an important new joint venture in Mexico between GlobalSat and Intelsat Global Services Corporation.
GlobalSat is teaming with Intelsat to introduce two-way satellite broadband Internet service throughout Mexico. The service will target the small office/home office (SOHO) market, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and remote offices of multinational corporations.
Intelsat’s Broadband Services program offers service providers worldwide a turnkey broadband-via-satellite solution that combines satellite space segment and shared-hub services from Intelsat with broadband VSAT hub and earth station equipment from Gilat.
Gilat is a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, providing end-to-end enterprise networking, rural telephony and broadband Internet solutions to corporations, consumers and governments worldwide. Intelsat offers a complete range of wholesale global satellite services to some of the world’s largest telecom carriers, broadcasters, and corporate network and Internet service providers.
Gilat Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Yoel Gat said, “Our support of this important joint venture demonstrates our commitment to meet the VSAT equipment and services needs of the growing Mexican market, as well as other leading satellite broadband services worldwide.
This initiative also represents our continued support of Intelsat’s Broadband Services program, which offers service providers the opportunity to be successful in their own markets.”
The Skystar 360E offers a two-way, satellite-based solution to enable interactive broadband Internet Protocol (IP) and multicasting applications. Two-way functionality powers applications that enable high levels of interaction, feedback and access to resources.
With DVB standard and extensive IP capabilities, the Skystar 360E supports virtually any data and IP multicast application. Leveraging the reach and power of satellite, the high-speed IP platform is designed for high-performance networking between a central hub and tens to thousands of locations across wide geographical areas.
