Hughes wins satellite network deal from Bank of India

Hughes Communications India has won a deal from Bank of India (BoI) to provide satellite network connectivity to 1,800 bank branches.
Hughes broadband satellite
The project brings satellite connectivity to Aryavart Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank (MPGB), Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank (VKGB), and BoI branches.

The network will be powered by the Hughes JUPITER System, including routers, gateways and network management designed for high performance and efficiency, using capacity on the GSAT11 and NSS12 satellites.

This contract adds to HCIPL’s portfolio of banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) customers, including more than 30 nationalized and private banks and connecting over 30,000 branches and 40,000 ATMs.