Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced June 20 that its U.S. subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., was selected by Ace Hardware Corp. to provide satellite broadband network solutions for its 4,800 independent hardware and building materials retailers throughout the United States.

The Spacenet broadband satellite network will provide high-speed Internet and intranet access and fast credit and debit card authorization for Ace members.

Ace Hardware Data Security Manager Bob Wrobel said, “Spacenet’s ability to provide a satellite solution to our members nationwide was a critical factor in our decision to select the Connexstar offering. We are confident that Spacenet will provide the high quality of service and support that Ace requires for our retailers.”