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Africa's Largest Satellite Cellular Backhaul Network Extends Coverage with Gilat's Technology to a Dozen Countries in Africa
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) deploys hubs and places additional orders of Gilat cellular backhaul terminals to serve multiple Tier-1 Telcos in Africa PETAH
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[{"type":"text","content":"Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) deploys hubs and places additional orders of Gilat cellular backhaul terminals to serve multiple Tier-1 Telcos in Africa\nPETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that Africa's largest satellite cellular backhaul network is extending its coverage to a dozen countries in Africa. Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has deployed Gilat hubs and placed additional orders of Gilat cellular backhaul terminals to serve multiple Tier-1 Telcos in Africa. \"AMN has selected Gilat, due to its superior cellular backhaul over satellite technology, to support the extension of Africa's largest satellite-based network,\" said Michael Darcy, CEO AMN. \"We are pleased to contribute to closing the digital divide by furthering the reach of our network with Gilat's SkyEdge II-c Capricorn VSATs, reaching more of the population in Africa.\" \"Gilat highly values its long-lasting partnership with AMN and shares a common goal of enhancing the lives of people in Africa with high quality connectivity,\" said Michal Aharonov, Chief Commercial Officer at Gilat. \"Gilat is working closely with AMN to further expand cellular backhaul reach in additional sites and regions throughout the coming years, including migration to 4G as the requirement for data communication rises.\" About AMNAMN’s mission is to build mobile network base stations serving rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa which have no existing service, providing mobile network operators with a Capex-free route to add new subscribers and new revenues and with incremental costs. The vision of AMN is a fully-connected Africa, with no community of any significant size being without basic telecommunications services to deliver social, economic, educational and other benefits to the population. For more information contact AMN at [email protected] About GilatGilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high value competit...