Gilat Satellite Networks [GILTF] has deployed a fixed rural satellite telephony network for Empresa Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones (Enitel) to serve 170 communities throughout Nicaragua.

The new network, based on Gilat’s DialAw@y IP VSAT product, serves public payphone and fax kiosks, supporting the needs of agricultural workers and other inhabitants of Nicaragua’s most remote village. Nearly 100 of the VSATs are operated using solar power.

Under terms of the agreement, Gilat is providing Enitel with equipment and turnkey implementation of the VSAT network. Enitel expects to use the network to provide high-speed Internet connectivity to many of those sites.