Telefonica International
Wholesale Services (TIWS) Selects Gilat for
Broadband and Cellular Backhaul Project in
Argentina
July 15, 2020
Gilat Satellite Networks
Ltd. announces the selection of Gilat by
Telefonica International Wholesale Services
(TIWS), a subsidiary of Telefonica Group, for a
satellite communication project in Argentina
including rural broadband services and cellular
backhaul. Gilat’s expertise and presence
complemented by its local partner, Planex,
enabled fast delivery during these challenging
times imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c
multi-service platform was selected due to its
ability to adjust to the technical / business
needs of the project. For the current project in
Argentina, Gilat was able to adapt to TIWS
requirements in record time. Obstacles stemming
from the COVID-19 pandemic were overcome and
delivery of the SkyEdge II-c hub and 1700 VSATs
was supplied in a couple of weeks.
Gilat provides a
significant advantage in Latin America, due to
its local presence and expertise, as well as
strong established local partnerships and past
investments, thus accelerating time to market
and reducing risk.
“Gilat is a long-time
regional player and supplier of TIWS and we are
pleased with their fast delivery in Argentina,
with the support of their local partner, Planex,
particularly during this pandemic,” said Gustavo
Arditti, Satellite Business Unit Director, TIWS.
“‘TIWS will deploy Gilat’s platform to serve our
needs for both rural broadband as well as
cellular backhauling over satellite.”
“We are delighted to have
been selected by TIWS to quickly provide the
required hub and VSAT equipment answering
specific requirements and overcoming challenges
imposed by the current pandemic,” said Tobias
Dezordi, Regional Vice President Latin America
at Gilat. “This deal demonstrates Gilat’s
readiness to support Telefonica’s teams of
excellence worldwide to tackle their global
requirements.”