Gilat Telecom announced plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network's capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat's satellite modems. This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat's SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and substantially increase the network's overall capacity to ensure more robust and faster broadband services.
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Improved Network Capacity and Coverage
Novelsat said its satellite modem technology will provide industry-leading performance by combining the NS4 bandwidth-efficient waveform with Duet bandwidth reuse technology to deliver unparalleled transmission speeds, the highest spectral efficiency, and exceptional resilience.
"By increasing both the reach and capacity of the cellular network, we are ensuring that more communities benefit from reliable and high-quality services. This expansion reflects the market demand for our unique capability to provide world-class satellite connectivity," Novelsat said.
Collaboration to Meet Growing Demand in Africa
Gilat Telecom added, "This collaboration allows us to better serve our customers in Africa, bringing them the robust, high-speed broadband services they require to support their growing needs."
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Israel-headquartered Gilat Telecom provides satellite and fiber-based connectivity solutions, delivering broadband communication services to MNOs, telcos, ISPs, governments, and organisations in Africa, Asia, and South America.
