Gilat Satellite : is World Leader in Shipments of Cellular Backhaul over Satellite According to NSR

Gilat is World Leader in Shipments of Cellular Backhaul over Satellite According to NSR

Gilat achieved 35% market share in modem shipments for cellular backhaul over satellite

Petah Tikva, Israel, April 29, 2019 - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today world leadership in shipping products for cellular backhaul over satellite, according to Wireless Backhaul & 5G via Satellite - NSR report, 13 Edition, published April 2019. Gilat achieved 35% market share in modem shipments for cellular backhaul over satellite according to the NSR report.

Market analysts are unified on the fast growing 4G/LTE satellite backhaul market. NSR reports the service, equipment, and capacity for this market at $820M in 2018 with an expected growth to $3,790M by 2028. NSR further reports that bandwidth pricing efficiencies will contribute to a growing demand for differentiated managed service solutions in rural areas, providing growing opportunities in the industry.

Gilat's cellular backhaul leadership is most noteworthy with tier-1 MNOs deploying LTE networks throughout the globe. Such deployments include T-Mobile and Sprint in the United States, EE/BT in the UK, SoftBank and KDDI in Japan, Telstra and Optus in Australia, and Globe in the Philippines. Gilat has deployed full turnkey solutions providing managed services in numerous deployments in America and Asia.

'With its innovative technology, Gilat has been able to lead the way for 4G over Satellite with deployments for Tier-1 operators of unprecedented sizes in the Satellite space. As MNOs continue upgrading its rural networks into 4G, and eventually 5G, Gilat is strongly positioned to continue experiencing growth in Backhaul,' said Lluc Palerm, Senior Analyst at NSR. 'Gilat technology is becoming a key tool for its network of partners to capture growth: MNOs experience extended reach adding new subs economically, Satellite Operators see growth in capacity leases as 4G services over satellite are enabled, and services integrators can tackle new customers with Gilat's powerful network management tools. This translates into Gilat achieving the first position in modem shipments in Cellular Backhaul with a 35% market share in 2018.'

'Providing end-to-end cellular backhaul solutions over satellite is a strategic focus area for Gilat, and we are pleased with NSR's recognition of Gilat's global leadership in this important market segment,' said Asaf Jivilik, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Gilat. 'Gilat's future-ready cellular backhaul solution positions Gilat for further success and supports our vision of providing affordable, plentiful, high quality broadband connectivity.'

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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

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