Australian telco Optus has selected Gilat’s CellEdge SDR small-cell-over-satellite solution to extend 3G cellular coverage to regional and remote areas in Australia. Gilat provides an integrated solution, which combines small cell and VSAT functionality to Optus for fast deployment of cellular coverage.
By choosing Gilat’s CellEdge SDR (Software Defined Radio), Optus aims to extend its 3G mobile network areas along some of the major highways of the Northern Territory and Western Australia, providing a ‘check in’ capability.
Gilat develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM (Satellite-on-the-Move) solutions providing low-profile antennas, next generation solid-state power amplifiers and modems.
Paul Sheridan, Vice President, Optus Satellite
Gilat’s small-cell-over-satellite solution enables us to provide mobile connectivity to unserved and underserved areas. It is an innovative and cost effective solution to address our requirements for delivering a high quality user experience, under challenging environmental conditions in regional Australia.
Oded Sheshinski, RVP Asia-Pacific at Gilat
Gilat’s solution will enable Optus to expand mobile services quickly and affordably. This success further strengthens our leadership in the cellular LTE market and opens up additional opportunities for integrated small-cell-over-satellite solutions.
