An unnamed satellite operator has established a $42 million contract with Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), for it’s multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. The popularity of SkyEdge IV reflects its many applications, including In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), maritime mobility, enterprise broadband, and cellular backhaul. The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months.
The growing adoption of IFC and the rapid rollout of free Wi-Fi on commercial flights further global investment in satellite infrastructure. With its scalability, flexibility, and efficiency, the SkyEdge IV platform allows operators to meet passenger and enterprise demand for high-speed broadband anywhere in the world.
“These orders highlight the strong confidence satellite operators have in Gilat’s ground segment technology as they expand to meet the growing demand for global connectivity,” said Ron Levin, President, Gilat Commercial Division. “SkyEdge IV continues to power the expansion of In-Flight Connectivity and other high-growth mobility applications, driving the evolution of the connected world.”
These orders will further Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform, with the global deployment for those seeking to enable next-generation connectivity in a multi-orbit environment.