Gilat Satellite has been selected by Nicaragua's Enitel to provide a SkyEdge broadband satellite hub station and VSAT terminals for GSM backhauling services. SkyAbis is an integral part of the SkyEdge multi-service platform and uses dynamic bandwidth allocation with high space-segment efficiency for GSM backhaul.
SkyAbis enables telecom operators to deploy a hybrid network that extends the reach of their terrestrial and cellular infrastructure to remote communities and provide voice and data services where voice coverage was previously unavailable. This unified system presents a low total cost of ownership solution and expands telecom operators' offerings by providing satellite backhaul services to mobile operators.
Since 2001, Enitel has deployed Gilat VSAT equipment at hundreds of sites to serve residential and corporate customers.
Erez Antebi, CEO for Gilat Network Systems (GNS) a business unit of Gilat Satellite Networks said, "This agreement demonstrates Enitel's confidence in Gilat and SkyEdge's ability to support the very latest broadband voice and data applications for a large number of users, regardless of their geographic location. As we continue our successful relationship with Enitel, we look forward to helping them maintain their strong reputation for service and selection."
The Mobile World subscriber database reports that Enitel is the market leader in Nicaragua, with some 988,000 subscribers and a market share of 68%."
Posted to the site on 25th August 2006
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