Gilat Awarded Over $10 Million for a Five-Year Service Project for 4G Backhaul Services in Latin America

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Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) has secured a $10 million contract for a five-year project to provide 4G backhaul services in rural Latin America, aiming to connect half a million people. This initiative involves hundreds of sites and has potential expansion worth tens of millions more. The project will enhance broadband connectivity, supporting e-health and e-education applications. Gilat is set to connect an additional 400 villages next year, signaling a strong commitment to bridging the digital divide.

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• Award of over $10 million contract for 4G backhaul services.
• Projected to provide coverage to half a million people in rural areas.
• Significant expansion potential valued at tens of millions of dollars.
• Enhancements in broadband connectivity supporting essential services.

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PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announces the award of over $10 Million for a five-year service project for 4G backhaul services in Latin America. The contract calls for providing coverage to half a million people in hundreds of sites in rural areas, with significant expansion potential valued at additional tens of millions of dollars over time.

Gilat is working closely with the government and the private sector to provide connectivity this year to hundreds of villages via the 4G network. Gilat is heavily engaged in supplying the population with broadband connectivity and access to applications such as e-health and e-education. Furthermore, four hundred additional villages are expected to be connected next year.

"This contract is an important milestone and a vote of confidence in Gilat's abilities to both improve internet speeds and extend coverage to hundreds of rural villages," said Adi Sfadia, Gilat's interim CEO. "Gilat is proud to play a significant role in closing the digital divide that is aligned with our vision to better the lives of people in Latin America as well as worldwide."

About Gilat
Gilat 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 competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC).

Gilat’s comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com.

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's international operations and its location in Israel. In addition, there is uncertainty about the spread of the COVID19 virus and the impact it will have on the Company’s operations, the demand for Company’s products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.  We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren
DoreetO@gilat.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/209e89bb-d2fd-4180-922b-ee4b33ccf0ef

FAQ

What is the significance of the $10 million contract awarded to Gilat (GILT)?

The $10 million contract allows Gilat to provide 4G backhaul services in rural Latin America, impacting connectivity for half a million people.

How many villages will Gilat connect as part of the 4G backhaul project?

Gilat plans to connect hundreds of villages this year and an additional 400 villages next year.

What are the expected benefits of the Gilat 4G project in Latin America?

The project aims to improve broadband connectivity, supporting applications like e-health and e-education in rural areas.

What future growth potential does Gilat see from this contract?

The service project has significant expansion potential valued at additional tens of millions of dollars over time.