Kazakhtelecom Adds Satellite Backhaul to Huawei Base Stations

­Gilat Satellite Networks says that its long-time customer Kazakhtelecom, (KT), has added its cellular backhaul solution to its satellite communications network. Gilat integrated its SkyAbis cellular backhaul solution with Huawei's native IP 3G base stations to enable KT's expansion of communications services to regions where it was not economically feasible before.

The cellular backhaul solution will be deployed at an initial 36 base station sites in rural Kazakhstan.

Since 1998, KT has been deploying Gilat VSATs to provide telephony and broadband Internet services for businesses and consumers in remote locations nationwide. Part of this deployment serves KT's Universal Service Obligation.

"Our selection of Gilat's integrated VSAT-based cellular backhaul solution is based on Gilat's proven record for providing us with advanced satellite communications technology and dedicated customer support," said KT Chief Technical Director Lezgovko Aleksandr Vladimirovich. "By extending our services to improve communications connectivity in Kazakhstan, we expect to help improve productivity for numerous consumers and businesses. Our ongoing relationship with Gilat has helped us build a significant customer base as we continue to provide superior telecommunications services."

Posted to the site on 30th October 2009