In today’s fast-paced telecommunications era, there are still billions of people living in rural areas that are beyond the reach of traditional telecommunications. Unable to enjoy basic Internet connectivity services, they have poor access to digital information, and are therefore likely to maintain their socio-economic weakness.
The gap in accessibility to communication means is known as the “digital divide”. While areas with widespread communication infrastructures provide Internet access virtually to everyone, others with no access to technology and/or the Internet are left behind culturally, socially and economically. This situation perpetuates the marginalization of certain sectors of society while others benefit from the advances of the digital age.
But the global communications environment is changing. Technological development and economic globalization have encouraged all countries to become technologically connected. Connectivity is no longer conceived as a luxury, but as the ability to produce, adapt, trade, and take advantage of global innovations. The networking age and its advanced technologies are introducing new opportunities. As a result, remote and rural communities are beginning to benefit from new methods for accessing these technologies.
In the past, physical infrastructure (or rather the lack of an infrastructure) was an obstacle; in today’s fast paced, ever-chancing technology world, this is no longer the case. Technological solutions like VSAT are targeted to transcend the barriers of communication, irrespective of infrastructure, geography, and location. These simple satellite systems can bring Internet and telephone access even to the most remote areas, making communications available to all.
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite technology is being adopted more and more around the world by major telecommunication service providers and businesses and governments. Due to its availability, relatively low cost and superior reliability, VSAT is perhaps the technology of choice for bridging the digital divide.


For more information, contact:
Lior Kahan
Marketing Director
mailto:marketing@gilat.net
Tel: +972 3 925 5050
Or visit www.gilat.net