SkyEdge II Network Deployed by Orange for Cellular Backhaul
                         Network in Niger

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) announced today that it has signed a
corporate sourcing contract with France Telecom SA for the provision of
satellite communications equipment. Consequently, Orange Business
Services, the enterprise communications arm of France Telecom, has
installed a Gilat SkyEdge II hub at their Bercenay-en-Othe teleport in
France. This hub will facilitate the operation of a new cellular
backhaul network in Niger.

The sourcing contract signed between the two companies qualifies the
SkyEdge II broadband satellite communications equipment for the Orange
brand entities. This equipment covers a range of solutions such as
IP/VPN, broadband access and cellular backhaul. SkyEdge II also gives
Orange the advantage of network-wide Demand Assigned Multiple Access
which matches user demands to available satellite capacity and offers
bandwidth savings when compared to traditional Single Channel Per
Carrier based solutions.

The network in Niger will be deployed in multi-star topology allowing
the expansion of the GSM network coverage to remote locations. One of
the advantages of this multi-star topology is that Orange Business
Services can manage the network from their Bercenay teleport in France
while maintaining direct, single-hop connectivity between the SkyEdge
II terminals installed within the GSM network in Niger.

"We are pleased to have added SkyEdge II to our portfolio of
value-added satellite business solutions," said Mr. Bruno Henrion, Head
of Satellite Factory, Orange. "Gilat's multi-star technology enables us
to operate satellite networks for our multinational customers and
worldwide subsidiaries in a centralized manner increasing the
operational efficiency and utilization of our resources."

Orange Business Services is uniquely positioned in the market combining
its terrestrial and satellite capabilities with its extensive global
coverage and ITIL-aligned service management. VSAT functions as an
alternative way of accessing the corporate MPLS network, similar to
terrestrial leased lines, DSL or Ethernet.

"It is a privilege for Gilat to have established this important
cooperation with Orange," said Aharon Fuchs, Gilat's Regional Vice
President of Sales, Europe. "Both companies share a common goal to
produce global connectivity solutions that increase business
productivity. Gilat's NetEdge multi-star solution enables Orange to
manage multiple networks that combine local VPN services for remote
sites with inter-continental Internet access all on a single platform."

About Gilat SkyEdge II

Gilat's SkyEdge II is a multi-service platform enabling the delivery of
high-quality voice, broadband data and video services for diverse
environments including enterprises, rural networks, cellular backhaul
and government network applications. SkyEdge II is a standards-based
system using DVB-S2 and DVB-RCS. With better efficiencies and full
adaptivity for both the inbound and outbound channels, it provides
higher performance that serves the growing requirements of end-users.
Gilat's diverse portfolio of SkyEdge II VSATs are all supported by a
unified platform, offering service providers the most suitable product
for their application needs as well as the flexibility to evolve their
networks.

About Gilat NetEdge

The newest addition to Gilat's SkyEdge II portfolio is NetEdge(TM), a
dedicated solution for multi-star networks, specifically designed to
meet the needs of corporations and cellular backhaul applications.

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world's leading
telecommunications operators. With 131.8 million customers, the Orange
brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the
majority of countries where the Group operates. At the end of 2009,
France Telecom had consolidated sales of 50.9 billion euros, including
its activities in the United Kingdom, and at June 30, 2010, the Group
had a customer base of 182 million customers in 32 countries. These
include 123.1 million mobile customers and 13.2 million broadband
internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number three mobile
operator and the number two provider of broadband internet services in
Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the
world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational
companies.

The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on
innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to
establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new
telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused
on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop
its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations,
the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and
user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business
model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and
changing eco-system.

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A)
and on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information (on the Internet and on your mobile):
www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com, www.orange-innovation.tv

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this
material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services
Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a leading provider of products and
professional services for satellite-based broadband communications
networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over
750,000 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries
across six continents. Gilat's headquarters is located in Petah Tikva,
Israel. The Company has 16 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat
markets a full line of high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdge(TM) and
SkyEdge II Product Family. Gilat's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet
Inc., is a leading provider of managed services in North America to the
business and government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.

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CONTACT:  Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
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