Gilat Telecom, a global satellite services company in Africa, will undertake a major expansion of a Tier-1 cellular network’s capacity and reach in Africa with NOVELSAT’s satellite modems
Making use of NOVELSAT’s high-capacity SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new locations, as well as substantially increase the network’s overall capacity. In doing so, it aims to deliver more robust and faster broadband services.
“We are happy to support Gilat Telecom in this expansion of the network in Africa,” remarked Gary Drutin, CEO of NOVELSAT. “By increasing both the reach and capacity of the cellular network, we are ensuring that more communities benefit from reliable and high-quality services. This expansion is a testament to the market demand for our unique capability to provide world-class satellite connectivity.”
NOVELSAT satellite modem technology will provide industry-leading performance, combining NOVELSAT NS4 bandwidth-efficient waveform and NOVELSAT DUET bandwidth reuse technology to deliver unparalleled transmission speeds and highest spectral efficiency, as well as exceptional resilience.
Asaf Rosenheck, COO of Gilat Telecom, commented, “We are happy to cooperate with NOVELSAT and offer our Tier-1 customers reliable solutions that meet their high needs. This collaboration allows us to better serve our customers in Africa, bringing them the robust, high-speed broadband services they require to support their growing needs.”
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