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SES had awarded Gilat Satellite Networks a multi-million-dollar contract for multiple broadband applications in Latin America, the companies announced Aug. 19. Gilat’s multi-service platform will support SES in cellular backhauling, enterprise and Universal Service Obligation (USO) projects, as SES extends services into Latin America with the deployment on new regional hubs.

Gilat’s multi-service single platform, SkyEdge II-c and its wide set of fine-tuned VSATs aim to enable satellite connectivity throughout Latin America’s most remote regions, for a wide variety of applications. Gilat has worked on a number of connectivity projects in Latin America including Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil, and a recent deal with a telco to deploy the SkyEdge II-c in remote schools.

“This award further signifies the strong strategic relationship between Gilat and SES Networks and will enable to provide connectivity for multiple applications as required in Latin America. Gilat and SES share a common vision and are strongly committed to deliver high quality communication to people wherever they are,” Michal Aharonov, senior vice president of Global Broadband Networks for Gilat said in a statement.