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Tier 1 Telecom Operator Selects Gilat Satellite Connectivity for a Major Western European Utility Company

Gilat enables mission-critical IoT telemetry across hundreds of remote sites on the national utility network

Petah Tikva, Israel, July 20, 2023 — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that a Tier 1 global telecommunications operator chose Gilat for the satellite connectivity of a major utility company in Western Europe.

The global telecommunications operator is using Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c platform to provide mission-critical, all-weather IoT telemetry across hundreds of remote sites on its utility customer’s national network. After extensive proof-of-concept testing under rigorous conditions, Gilat’s multi-service platform for satellite communications proved to be the best solution to serve this mission-critical infrastructure.

“Now that this solution is implemented, the leading telecommunications operator will be able to use our platform for expansion into other applications, such as cellular backhaul and emergency response, as well as other types of IoT applications,” said Yossi Gal, Vice President of Regional Sales at Gilat. “With proven expertise, a can-do attitude, and a winning global team, we are bringing real value to this important global customer.”

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications.

With over 35 years of experience, we create and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground and new space connectivity and provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions and services, powered by our innovative technology. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Delivering high value solutions, our portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and high performance satellite terminals designed to work in harmony with satellite constellations, including Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) in multiple orbits; high performance Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas; and highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power 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, mobility, cellular backhaul, military, government, and enterprise, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: gilat.com

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