Spacenet Web Seminars brief IT executives on benefits of broadband satellite networking

Mclean, VA, September 15, 2005 — Spacenet Inc. will host a series of live, one-hour Web Seminars on October 3, 5 and 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET.  The events will explain how the new generation of broadband satellite (VSAT) networks can help IT professionals reduce the cost and improve the reliability of their communications networks.

Attendees will learn about the comparative strengths and weaknesses of various satellite and wireline networking platforms, and about new opportunities to improve business efficiencies with today’s new generation of VSAT networks.
“Today’s broadband satellite services offer businesses a reliable, secure, and economical network solution – available anywhere,” said Spacenet President and CEO Bill Gerety.  “These Web Seminars provide a convenient briefing on how the latest generation of two-way satellite service offers affordable high-speed connectivity, better performance, unmatched security, and flexible service models.”

To register for the Web Seminars, please visit http://www.spacenet.com/about/events.asp#2 or contact webinars@spacenet.com.

About Spacenet
Spacenet is the worldwide services group of Gilat Satellite Networks. Spacenet Inc., based in McLean, Virginia, provides 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:
David Myers
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development
(703) 848-1200
david.myers@spacenet.com