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SES chooses Gilat for Ka-band equipment
02 Aug 11 -
Satellite operator SES has signed a deal with VSAT specialist Gilat that will see the latter deliver network equipment and Ka-band end user terminals for SES’s satellite-based internet service Astra2Connect.
SES said the use of Gilat’s Ka-band platform will allow it to deliver faster internet and Voice-over-IP services to private households and small businesses across Europe.
“We are continuously enhancing our service offerings by providing satellite internet services at speeds comparable to standard terrestrial and terrestrial wireless networks such as DSL, cable, and LTE technologies.” said Patrick Biewer, managing director of Astra Broadband Services. “Gilat’s advanced VSAT technology featuring high data rates and cost effective terminal technology will allow us to further optimize our service proposition for the end-consumer market and to increase the competitive advantage of our satellite-based internet service Astra2Connect.”
SES currently serves over 80,000 Astra2Connect end users.
02 Aug 11 -
Satellite operator SES has signed a deal with VSAT specialist Gilat that will see the latter deliver network equipment and Ka-band end user terminals for SES’s satellite-based internet service Astra2Connect.
SES said the use of Gilat’s Ka-band platform will allow it to deliver faster internet and Voice-over-IP services to private households and small businesses across Europe.
“We are continuously enhancing our service offerings by providing satellite internet services at speeds comparable to standard terrestrial and terrestrial wireless networks such as DSL, cable, and LTE technologies.” said Patrick Biewer, managing director of Astra Broadband Services. “Gilat’s advanced VSAT technology featuring high data rates and cost effective terminal technology will allow us to further optimize our service proposition for the end-consumer market and to increase the competitive advantage of our satellite-based internet service Astra2Connect.”
SES currently serves over 80,000 Astra2Connect end users.