Gilat
Satellite Networks won a contract with the Peruvian Ministry of
Education to link up thousands of schools across Peru using satellite
broadband connectivity.
The
Company will provide, install, maintain, and deliver technical
support for SkyEdge II-c hub and 'Aries' VSAT equipment to 2,600
schools throughout Peru. The deal is worth $12.8 million and will
span three years.
The
SkyEdge II-c Aries VSAT platform is a cost-effective platform capable
of providing high-speed Internet from satellite services and FUP Fair
Use Policy.
Peru
is seeking to balance out its educational disparities with measures
such as the satellite broadband deal with Gilat. Sandro Marcone
Flores, head of the Directorate General of Educational Technologies,
explained that the South American country sought to bring computer
technology to an increasing number of school children using satellite
broadband and other methods.
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