Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. [GILTF] today announced it has added Sky-Abis, a satellite solution for GSM operators, to its SkyEdge family of products. Sky-Abis allows mobile operators to expand their network coverage by providing cellular connectivity to customers located in remote communities while significantly reducing operating costs (up to 80 percent) for existing or new deployments, according to Gilat.

“The rapid growth in demand for GSM services is motivating mobile operators to extend their services to remote communities with widely dispersed populations, allowing for market expansion and increased traffic volume,” said Tal Meirzon, Gilat vice president of marketing and business development.