Benzinga | Aug 6, 2020 07:11AM EDT

Gilat Satellite Reports Multi-Million Dollar Service Contract For Cell Backhaul With Unnamed Tier-1 Mobile Network Operator

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announces the award by a Tier-1 Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in the United States, of a multi-million-dollar service contract for cellular backhaul.



The US Tier-1 MNO provides nationwide coverage with its LTE network that is extended with Gilat's cellular backhaul solution over satellite. Gilat's solution enables reach to remote areas and ensures high quality service and an excellent user experience. Gilat completed the LTE cellular backhaul satellite migration project according to schedule, during these challenging times imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Gilat is pleased to support the ongoing needs of the Tier-1 MNO and to provide high quality timely service," said Slava Frayter, Gilat's RVP, North America. "Gilat continues to be committed to its customers during these unprecedented times and makes timely support a high priority."