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In rural communities where traditional internet infrastructure is limited or non-existent, satellite connectivity plays a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide in education. It facilitates remote learning and enhances teaching and learning outcomes by enabling access to online educational resources. Over the past decade, at Avanti, we have remained…

PODCAST | After 25 years of satellite in Africa, what’s next? Business Day Spotlight speaks to Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications, during his recent visit to South Africa. Join Kyle and host Mudiwa Gavaza to explore: 25 years of satellite growth Resilience strategies for African connectivity Avanti’s $800m investment…

The rapidly growing African Space industry beckons. During a recent visit to South Africa, Debbie Mavis, Director for the satellite-focused Avanti Communications, shared the group’s strongly-founded intentions for the African continent’s educational and economic growth trajectory. Providing bespoke connectivity solutions across the globe, Avanti seeks to empower marginalised communities, improve…

Girls face many obstacles in the struggle for access to quality education, including early pregnancies, increased exposure to gender-based violence and early childhood marriages, resulting in a significant number of girls not even finishing Primary School. It has been said that girls are four times more likely to be out…

Yesterday, the 24th of January, marked the International Day of Education. This coincided with the launch of Avanti Communications Girls Education Awareness Program, a program close to our heart and a commitment to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). As part of the Girls Education Awareness Program, we will be…

In 2019, Avanti pledged to collaborate and donate satellite connectivity and laptops to seven sites in refugee settlements across Uganda. We are proud to announce that the project is now complete and all seven sites are now connected.

With the digital economy rapidly shifting the way we access everyday services, the importance of having an online presence becomes vital in the modern economy. Not only are business affected by this shift, but also communities in regions outside of modern terrestrial network infrastructure. This marginalisation contributes to lost revenue…

Avanti Communications become UN Business Avenger At Avanti, our ‘Be More’ mantra runs through our DNA and we fully support and encourage the UN’s Global Goals by taking a stand and doing our part to make a difference. Avanti Communications has been announced as 1 of 17 Business Avengers who…