4 June, 2013
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has been
selected by one of the largest Southeast Asian
telecommunication operators to provide
satellite-based broadband Internet connectivity to
around 2,500 schools nationwide.
Adding to the tens of thousands of schools
around the world already supported by Gilat's
SkyEdge VSATs for broadband internet access, this
project includes the deployment of two SkyEdge II
HUBs and WebEnhance VSATs for the schools.
The venture is part of a government sponsored
eLearning initiative to bring internet connectivity
to thousands of school children in an effort to
reduce the communication gap in the country,
fostering equal access to education in outlying
areas. Gilat SkyEdge II platform will enable the
schools with broadband connectivity supporting data
rates of up to 2 Mbps.
"Supporting some of the world's largest
eLearning initiatives, we are proud to have our
technology make a lasting and noticeable
contribution to children's lives," said Stephane
Palomba, Regional VP for Asia, Gilat. "In this
project, we are leveraging Gilat's SkyEdge II
platform and our innovative WebEnhance VSAT that
will be used to bring broadband connectivity to the
schools."
