New Orders Expand SkyEdge IV Platform
Leading Satellite Operator Places $42 Million Order with Gilat
A leading satellite operator has placed orders totalling $42 million with the Commercial Division of Gilat, primarily for its multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months.
“SkyEdge IV continues to power the expansion of In-Flight Connectivity and other high-growth mobility applications, driving the evolution of the connected world.”
Ron Levin, Gilat
These orders will significantly expand the global deployment of Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform, which is the choice of satellite operators seeking to enable next-generation connectivity in a multi-orbit environment.
SkyEdge IV is widely deployed to support a variety of critical applications, including In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), maritime mobility, enterprise broadband, and cellular backhaul. The growing adoption of IFC and the rapid rollout of free Wi-Fi on commercial flights are fueling global investment in satellite infrastructure. With its scalability, flexibility, and efficiency, the SkyEdge IV platform allows operators to meet soaring passenger and enterprise demand for seamless, high-speed broadband anywhere in the world.
“These orders highlight the strong confidence satellite operators have in Gilat’s ground segment technology as they expand to meet the growing demand for global connectivity,” said Ron Levin, president, Gilat Commercial Division. “SkyEdge IV continues to power the expansion of In-Flight Connectivity and other high-growth mobility applications, driving the evolution of the connected world.”
Global growth in In-Flight Connectivity and demand for free Wi-Fi are driving continued expansion across GEO, MEO, and LEO networks.