Spacenet announces enhanced hybrid network solutions providing expanded coverage and capabilities for enterprise and government

McLean, VA, May 25, 2006 — Spacenet Inc. today announced enhancements to its broadband VSAT and hybrid network solutions and is now offering new cable modem service to complement its DSL solutions. Spacenet’s hybrid solutions combine an optimized mix of high-speed networking technologies to provide complete coverage and improved uptime with just one service provider.

Spacenet initially introduced its Connexstar VSAT and DSL hybrid solutions in 2004, and the enhanced offering now includes new cable modem service. Spacenet’s hybrid networks combine the strengths of different connectivity architectures to deliver an optimum combination of performance, availability and cost that is not matched by any single technology platform. Spacenet serves as a single source for connectivity, application and management solutions. Benefits of the hybrid solutions include: better performance with a network optimized for all applications; increased availability; seamless networking; one source for ordering, provisioning and network management; and true broadband ubiquity.

Spacenet’s President and CEO Bill Gerety said, “With our initial introduction of hybrid networks in 2004, Spacenet was able to provide an optimal solution for many of our customers lacking complete coverage with their primary network. By expanding our offering with new cable services, we are now able to provide even more options to ensure virtually 100% network availability as well as simplified network provisioning and management from one provider. In addition, with the new options available, our customers will further benefit from high uptimes, cost-effective pricing, and a variety of service options for their specific network needs at all of their locations.”

About Spacenet
Spacenet is a services group of Gilat Satellite Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT). 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.

Spacenet Media Contact:
David Myers
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development
(703) 848-1200
david.myers@spacenet.com