Gilat, Synertone Sign Deal for Fixed, Mobile Services in China

Synertone will use Gilat Satellite Networks baseband equipment for fixed and mobility applications on its high throughput satellite network that will offer coverage throughout China, Gilat said in a news release Monday. Synertone has placed a $12 million order with Gilat for its SkyEdge II-c platform with X-Architecture, Gilat said, saying the Synertone network is estimated to go live within six to 12 months.