Petah Tikva, Israel-based Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. [GILTF] agreed to supply Australia’s second largest telecommunications company, SingTel – Optus, with an additional 2,500 Skystar 360E Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) and hub expansion equipment.

The addition of VSATs to Optus’ network reflects its plans to grow broadband services in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in rural and regional areas. Optus operates two-way satellite services throughout Australia and New Zealand based predominantly on Gilat’s 360 and 360E systems.