Gilat Perú delivering fibre to underserved communities in Ayacucho

Details: James Barton; Category: Optical & Fixed Networks; 17 August 2026; 185 views

Gilat Perú has signed a US$14 million agreement with the Regional Government of Ayacucho for a fibre-optic broadband project in southern Ayacucho.

Falling under Peru’s Works for Taxes (Obras por Impuestos – OxI) program, the project is expected to benefit 273 public institutions, including 236 schools and 37 healthcare facilities, serving approximately 20,000 residents across 109 localities. Delivery is expected within 18 months.

Under the initiative, Gilat Perú will deploy more than 1,060 kilometres of optical fibre and supply network monitoring and management systems, local area network installations, end-user equipment, and training activities to support the adoption and operation of the new digital infrastructure.

The project will help to expand broadband connectivity to underserved communities, with schools, healthcare facilities and other public institutions all benefiting. This will increase access to essential services while creating a foundation for future digital development in the region.

“Building on our extensive experience delivering and operating broadband infrastructure across Peru, we are proud to support this new initiative to expand connectivity to thousands more people,” said Arieh Rohrstock, Corporate Senior Vice President and President, Gilat Peru. “By extending access to reliable high-speed Internet services, this project will help advance digital inclusion and improve access to education, healthcare and other essential services for communities throughout the region.”

“We are pleased to continue working with Gilat on initiatives that expand connectivity and bring meaningful benefits to communities across Ayacucho,” said Wilfredo Oscorima Núñez, Regional Governor of Ayacucho. “This project will help extend access to education, healthcare and other essential public services, supporting our efforts to improve quality of life and create greater opportunities for residents throughout the region.”