NOVELSAT and Gilat Telecom Collaborate to Restore Internet Connectivity In DRC
The rapid connectivity restoration followed West Africa undersea cable cut
Ra’anana, Israel, March 9, 2020 – NOVELSAT, a global leader in content connectivity over satellite, announced collaboration with Gilat Telecom for quick restoration of internet connectivity following West Africa Cable System (WACS) undersea cable cut.
The severe cable damage caused internet downtimes and slow speeds affecting all internet providers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Using NOVELSAT’s high capacity connectivity solutions, Gilat Telecom was able to quickly restore connectivity, providing its MNO and ISP customers a resilient and stable satellite network with nearly uninterrupted service and better customer experience.
“NOVELSAT delivered Gilat Telecom with high capacity satellite modems on very short notice,” said Gary Drutin, NOVELSAT CEO. “This accomplishment is a testament to the quality of our operations team and of course our leading high-performance broadband technology.”
About Gilat Telecom
GILAT Telecom offers satellite and fiber-based connectivity solutions, delivering innovative broadband communication solutions to MNOs, telcos, ISPs, governments, and organizations in Africa, Asia and South America. As a technology-driven company, GILAT Telecom utilizes innovative technologies to provide its customers with the most cost-effective and advanced communication solutions. Leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience, Gilat Telecom has developed the SD-WAN MAX solution that utilizes Silver Peak technology, AI, and machine-learning algorithms to provide maximum stability, data transformation, capacity, and smart traffic management to provide its customers with advanced connectivity solutions for more capacity and stability tailored to each specific customer.
About NOVELSAT
NOVELSAT is a leading provider of next-generation content connectivity solutions. Powered by innovative technologies, our broadcast and broadband solutions are transforming networks’ capabilities to expand growth potential and to drive new experiences on any device, anytime, anywhere. Our high-performance products for satellite and terrestrial content connectivity include integrated video solutions and highly efficient broadband connectivity solutions, as well as best-in-industry content security solutions. Transforming delivery of data and video with new levels of performance, efficiency, agility, and security, NOVELSAT empowers mission-critical and demanding applications for the telecom, enterprise, media, entertainment, government, and mobility markets. For more information visit www.novelsat.com