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Reuters deploys Avanti Communications satellite news gathering service in South Africa
Avanti’s HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite providing live satellite coverage of Oscar Pistorius trial Reuters, the world’s largest international news agency, has adopted a leading satellite news gathering (SNG) service from global operator Avanti Communications in South Africa. Deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, which has 100% coverage over the country,…
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Reuters deploys pioneering solutions for global HD broadcast of Oscar Pistorius Trial
Commercial partnership between Reuters, Avanti Communications, Sematron and BIPS Global news agency, Thomson Reuters has successfully broadcast live HD coverage of the entire Oscar Pistorius court trial, via a partnership between: global satellite operator Avanti Communications, hardware supplier Sematron and Broadcast IP Systems (BIPS). Since March 2014, coverage of the…
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Speedy Hire Plc extends connectivity for enterprise customers with Avanti
Avanti Communications has announced a new contract with Speedy Hire Plc, the UK’s leading tools, equipment, plant hire and services company. Deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 1 Ka-band satellite, Speedy Hire will embed high-speed broadband connectivity solutions into its wholesale rental offering. The value-add proposition will target new and existing enterprise…
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Bentley Walker extends global Ka-band coverage
UK based satellite service provider, Bentley Walker, has extended its reach across Africa and the Middle East using Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, signing a multi-million dollar contract extension. By using their Ka-band services across Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Zimbabwe, the company has further enhanced its position as one of the…
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Successful ESA ATV-5 resupply mission to International Space Station
Mission critical communications services supplied to ESA by Avanti Communications’ ARTEMIS satellite Avanti Communications is supporting the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) resupply mission to the International Space Station. ATV-5 was successfully launched by Arianespace on Tuesday 29th July 2014 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.…
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UK tech companies deliver e-learning to Kenya’s marginalised girls
Avanti, sQuid, Whizz Education & Camara Education in strategic partnership with DFID Project iMlango will aim to improve the learning for 25,675 marginalised girls Programme set up to deliver improved educational outcomes for all children and help track the impact of early child and forced marriage The UK’s Department for…
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Intermatica partners with Avanti Communications to extend its European satellite broadband coverage
Avanti Communications has announced a new contract with European telco operator, Intermatica. The capacity agreement will extend Intermatica’s satellite bandwidth capabilities across Europe. Using Avanti’s HYLAS 1 satellite, the partnership will enable Intermatica to target enterprise customers with a range of applications, including business broadband solutions for SMEs and large…
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Avanti Communications Launches Android app to Assist Satellite Installation Engineers
Avanti Mobile Assist optimises satellite broadband installation, reducing install time and cost significantly Avanti Communications has unveiled a proprietary Android application to assist with Ka-band satellite field installations. ‘Avanti Mobile Assist’ optimises the installation process by supporting job allocation, antenna line-up, initiation of service and reporting for engineers. Suitable for…
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Department of Communications partners with Avanti, MESO and Land Bank to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity to ten South African schools
Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams today conducted an official handover at Botoka Senior Secondary School in Potchefstroom which saw the existing school lab being transformed into a cyberlab. This and other partnerships with both state-owned and private companies, support e-learning initiatives by providing thousands of local school children…
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Valleypoint Telecoms signs multi-year contract with Avanti Communications to extend broadband coverage in Western Kenya
African telecoms operator, Valleypoint Telecoms, has announced a contract with Avanti Communications to extend broadband coverage across Western Kenya. Deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, the new service will target consumer and enterprise customers in the region over a multi-year period. We are pleased to extend our coverage with Avanti…
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Avanti Communications & UCSAF deliver satellite broadband to 25 Tanzania schools
First installation at the Buguruni School for Deaf Children marked by Ministerial visit Avanti Communications and Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) have announced deployment of a significant satellite broadband installation programme to schools in Tanzania. Together, the global satellite operator and funding body have collaborated to deliver broadband to…
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Meet Keziah, Our Safeguarding Officer for Education Projects
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…
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Business Day Spotlight speaks to Kyle Whitehill
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…
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Avanti Communications seeks to provide ease-of-access in education to marginalised communities through satellites.
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…
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Banking on Avanti Resilient Satellite Connectivity
A Leap Towards Uninterrupted Connectivity in South Africa Financial institutions across South Africa face several connectivity challenges, including unstable power grids, dependency on vulnerable terrestrial infrastructures, and increased risks from natural disasters. These challenges threaten the continuity of services, security of sensitive data, and the overall resilience of the financial…
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Connecting schools in Niger
With over 50% of the country’s population under 14 years old, education remains a major challenge in Niger. The need for quality education for both teachers and learners has never been more critical. However, the country’s limited resources cannot meet the growing demand for education within the large school-age population.…
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Delivering rural and ultra-rural connectivity in 700 rural sites across Nigeria
IHS Towers, a New York Stock Exchange listed company, is the fourth largest independent tower company by tower count globally. With operations in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, they provide critical communications infrastructure across 11 countries. In Nigeria, their largest market, IHS operates almost 17,000 sites, mostly located…
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Successfully Navigating a Multi-Orbit World
Successfully Navigating a Multi-Orbit WorldIn a rapidly changing industry, multi-orbit satellite connectivity has taken centre stageIn 1962, NASA launched the world’s first communication satellite, Telstar, and the space communications industry was born. It took 50 years to reach the milestone of having 1,000 active satellites in orbit. Since then, the…
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