Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS) Chooses Gilat to Power Broadband Satellite Communications Network

Sep 7, 2010

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has been chosen to provide a SkyEdge II satellite network for Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), the wholesale organization within the Telefónica Group, which is one of the largest telecommunications operators in Latin America.

TIWS provides global telecommunication services for fixed and mobile carriers, ISPs and content providers including Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo (Telesp). The SkyEdge II network will enable TIWS to deliver satellite broadband services including corporate VPN and Internet connectivity throughout Brazil.

"We have selected Gilat's SkyEdge II VSAT platform as it is the most suitable system for our needs, combining high-performance, a broad feature set and excellent spectral efficiency," said Mitsuo Shibata, General Manager, TIWS. "This new network enhances our service offering to customers with remote offices that require direct connectivity to the Internet, or to their own corporate networks."

Russell Ribeiro, Gilat's Regional Vice President, Latin America, said, "We are very excited about this partnership with TIWS, which is one of the leading operators in Brazil. This is another step in the long lasting relation that has existed between Gilat and Telefónica."