Quick response ensured continuity of critical communications services by Southern Linc for first responders and utilities

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a world leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, in partnership with Hispasat, swiftly responded to Southern Linc’s urgent request for additional satellite capacity in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This Category 5 hurricane—a rare 100-year event—severely impacted Southern Linc’s Georgia service territory, requiring a rapid and reliable solution to support disaster recovery operations of affected utilities, area sheriff departments, the Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

Within hours of the hurricane’s impact, Gilat’s team alongside Hispasat mobilized to provide additional satellite network capacity necessary to ensure uninterrupted communication for critical services. The additional bandwidth enabled first responders and utility workers to operate effectively during the recovery efforts, underscoring the importance of reliable satellite connectivity during natural disasters.

“Our satellite network provider, Gilat and their partner Hispasat, moved rapidly to provide additional satellite network capacity for our network so we could keep essential wireless communication systems operational during and immediately following this critical event,” said Southern Linc Vice President of Engineering and Operations Alan McIntyre.

“Gilat stands ready to support our customers when they need us most, especially during disasters where lives and property are at stake,” said Ron Levin, CCO Gilat.” Our partnership with Hispasat enabled us to deliver reliable satellite connectivity solutions rapidly, ensuring that critical services remain operational during even the most challenging circumstances.”

As Southern Linc’s trusted partner, Gilat’s ability to provide dependable satellite network services and managed solutions within hours of their request was instrumental, enabling our customer’s success.