Gilat Awarded Approximately $60 Million for Peru Broadband Enhancement

New infrastructure will deliver 200 Mbps internet to public institutions, meeting the demands for a connected society.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, Gilat Perú, received approximately $60 million in orders from Pronatel, Peru’s national telecommunications program. This initiative aims to upgrade the Regional Broadband infrastructure in the regions of Apurímac, Huancavelica, and Ayacucho over a period of four years, with a service migration expected within the next 12 months.

This infrastructure improvement is projected to provide 200 Mbps internet access to nearly 800 public institutions, including schools, health centers, and police stations, across 280 localities. The project aims to address the digital divide in Peru, enhancing connectivity for rural communities to facilitate access to education, healthcare, and various public services.

The initiative underscores Gilat’s ongoing collaboration with the Peruvian government, reflecting its commitment to enhancing digital access in remote regions of the country. “With extensive experience implementing complex connectivity projects throughout Peru, we are uniquely qualified to carry out this critical migration in record time,” said Arieh Rohrstock, Corporate Senior Vice President and President of Gilat Peru. “Together with Pronatel, we’re advancing our shared goal of increasing digital inclusion in the most remote regions of the country by delivering the high-speed infrastructure needed to support essential public services.”

Gilat Satellite Networks, a global provider of satellite-based broadband communications, has over 35 years of experience delivering connectivity solutions across various applications and markets. Its products cater to government and defense sectors, broadband access, cellular backhaul, and critical infrastructure clients, among others.