Gilat provides satellite backhaul solution to Vivo

Vivo recently deployed a major GSM network and Telesp is using Gilat's SkyAbis technology to provide cost-effective backhaul and trunking (DCME) to remote Vivo sites in the north, northeast and central west of Brazil. As part of the turnkey satellite network, Gilat provided a fully redundant SkyAbis GSM solution to meet Vivo's high reliability requirements. SkyAbis features traffic optimization and dynamic bandwidth allocation enabling low cost of ownership for mobile network operators.

Russell Ribeiro, Gilat do Brasil general manager, said, "Our agreement with Telesp demonstrates our expertise in providing full turnkey networks. Telesp chose Gilat in 2006 to meet its Universal Service Obligation (USO) and we are proud to continue this relationship with the first phase of the Vivo project, with other phases to follow."

Mr. Ribeiro added, "Using the Telesp SkyAbis satellite network, Vivo will be able to provide cellular service to the remote regions of Brazil in a most competitive way."

Gilat's SkyAbis is an integral part of the SkyEdge multi-service platform that delivers high quality voice, broadband data and video services over a powerful unified system. The platform represents Gilat's extensive knowledge base and field-proven product offering, acquired through two decades of experience. SkyEdge's flexible architecture and efficient space segment utilization make it an ideal platform for operators and service providers. Source: By GilatNews