Spacenet announces new mobile high-speed Internet service added to the StarBand Flyer series
Offering affordable transportable high-speed Internet service available via satellite
McLean, Va., June 23, 2005 — Spacenet Inc. today announced that it has added a new transportable satellite Internet access option, the StarBand Manual-Flyer, to its StarBand family of services for residential, telecommuter and SOHO users. The StarBand Flyer series also includes the StarBand Auto-Flyer, which is an auto-pointing antenna system providing high-speed mobile Internet service via satellite.
The StarBand Manual-Flyer provides a transportable high-speed Internet service that is ideal for RV owners and other on-the-go users seeking low-cost high-speed Internet access. The service includes the complete StarBand satellite Internet system, complete hands-on training by a StarBand Authorized Dealer, StarBand documentation, and ongoing support provided by a StarBand Authorized Manual-Flyer Dealer.
Spacenet President and CEO Bill Gerety said, “Spacenet is committed to finding new ways to serve our customers. We are excited to offer the StarBand Manual-Flyer in response to the increased demand for mobile Internet access. RV owners and other on-the-go users will benefit from this flexible solution that offers the same fast speeds as our other StarBand services. The StarBand Manual-Flyer provides a reliable and affordable choice for mobile connectivity.”
StarBand was founded in 2000, and in 2005 it was merged into the operations of Spacenet Inc. For more information about the StarBand Flyer Series and other StarBand products and services visit www.starband.com.
About Spacenet
Spacenet is the worldwide services group of Gilat Satellite Networks. Spacenet Inc., based in McLean, Virginia, offers connectivity, value-added applications and managed networks to customers in North America and worldwide, including its Connexstar satellite and hybrid terrestrial broadband networking solutions for enterprise and government customers, and StarBand residential and small-office VSAT services. Spacenet has more than 20 years of experience providing wide area networks, application support, customer care and network management for some of the largest satellite-based networks in the world. Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com.
About Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILTF) is a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based communications networks. The Company operates under two business units: (i) Gilat Network Systems ("GNS"), which is a provider of network systems and associated professional services to service providers and operators and (ii) Spacenet, which provides managed services for businesses and governments through its Connexstar service brand, for consumers through its StarBand service brand and for rural communities through Spacenet Rural Communications.
Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over 550,000 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 80 countries across six continents. Gilat's headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Israel. The Company has 14 local offices and 3 service facilities worldwide. Gilat markets the SkyEdge™ Product Family which includes the SkyEdge™ Pro, SkyEdge™ IP, SkyEdge™ Call, SkyEdge™ DVB-RCS and SkyEdge™ Gateway. In addition, the Company markets numerous other legacy products. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.
Spacenet Media Contact:
Stan Schneider, Schneider Communications
Ph. 954-435-3310, stan@schneidercom.com
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