Gilat Helps Brazil To Communicate Better With 3,200 VSAT Internet Nodes

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Gilat Helps Brazil To Communicate With 3,200 VSAT Internet Nodes

Petah Tikva - Oct 29, 2002
Gilat Satellite Networks has been selected by Brazil's Communications Ministry to provide two-way, satellite Internet service to 3,200 sites nationwide, in a contract worth US$23 million.

The satellite communications network, based on Gilat's Skystar 360E VSAT product, will serve Brazil's new GESAC program that was established to provide Internet access to millions of citizens in 3,200 communities nationwide. It is the first government program of its kind in Brazil.

Mr. Juarez Quadros, Brazil's Minister of Communications said, "GESAC is a major undertaking that will help bridge the digital divide in Brazil. The program brings Internet access and computer usage to citizens with little or no purchasing power. Gilat has successfully deployed similar services worldwide that have proven to be dependable and easy to maintain."

Gilat has provided VSAT services and equipment to many of Brazil's largest Internet service providers, telecommunications operators and private companies for more than 10 years. Those customers include:

Brazil's Star One, which utilizes a network of nearly 6,000 Gilat VSATs for its nationwide, high-speed Internet service.

Telecommunications giant Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes SA (Embratel), which uses more than 7,000 Gilat VSATs for rural telephony and high-speed Internet service nationwide.

GTECH Corp., the worldwide online lottery company, which uses Gilat's broadband VSATs at more than 3,800 sites to support government-authorized lottery applications.

Banco Bradesco SA, South America's largest bank, which utilizes Gilat VSATs to support teller services, intranet, file transfers and automatic teller machines (ATMs) at more than 2,500 sites.

Gilat Latin America CEO Giora (Gigi) Oron said, "Our services and technology are a perfect fit for the GESAC program. We look forward to helping the Brazilian government to eventually serve millions of citizens with fast, reliable Internet service. This agreement is consistent with our goal of meeting the Internet requirements of progressive government agencies throughout Latin America, as well as continuing our leadership in the Latin American VSAT market."

Gilat Chairman and CEO Yoel Gat said, "Our service to the Brazilian government is the latest of several important developments for Gilat in Latin America. With this innovative application of our VSAT products, we continue to maintain our reputation for dependable, economical communications service throughout the region."

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