Gilat Satellite Networks (News - Alert), a provider of satellite communications products and services, has signed yet another deal with Synterra, Russia's national communications carrier and a long-time Gilat partner in Russia. This current agreement is to provide satellite communications equipment for the extension of a broadband network, throughout Siberia and the Russian Far East.

As per the terms of this current agreement, Synterra has committed to implement Gilat's technology in 1500 remote sites.

"We are proud to continue our ongoing partnership with Synterra, and view this project as a clear vote of confidence in our technology and service support. We look forward to supporting Synterra's efforts in extending broadband connectivity throughout the rugged geography of the Siberian and Russian Far East districts," Arie Rozichner, Gilat's RVP Eurasia said in a press release.

Gilat official said that the network is set to support the operator's USO goals in the region, providing residents of remote communities with essential connectivity to broadband internet and telephony services.

Founded in 1987, Gilat claims to have shipped over 750,000 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries across six continents. The company develops and markets an expansive range of broadband satellite solutions including high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdgeTM and SkyEdge II brands, low-profile antennas for satcom-on-the-move, under the RaySat Antenna Systems and the StealthRayTM brands and next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream (News - Alert) brand.

TMCnet recently reported that Spanish satellite operator HISPASAT has selected Gilat's advanced SkyEdge II System to provide a new broadband satellite IP network that will enable the deployment of a broadband program, as mandated by the Spanish government. The broadband program is indicated to offer thousands of consumers across Spain with broadband Internet services.]

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