[Satellite Today 03-26-09] Gilat Satellite Networks has been chosen by Netcom Africa to provide a SkyEdge 2 serving West Africa’s corporate, energy and financial sectors, Gilat announced March 25.
    Netcom, based in Nigeria, will use the SkyEdge 2 voice over IP and high-speed data networking services.
    SkyEdge 2 uses DVB-S2 and DVB-RCS for inbound and outbound channels, enabling the delivery of voice, broadband data and video services for diverse environments including enterprises, rural networks, cellular backhaul and government network applications.