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Gondwana selects Avanti Communications to power multiple broadband & VOIP services
Contract will extend coverage to Kenya, Tanzania, parts of Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Africa Pan-African telecoms operator, Gondwana International Networks, has announced that it has signed a new contract with Avanti Communications. Gondwana will deploy both broadband and VOIP services to thousands of consumer and enterprise customers via Avanti’s HYLAS…
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Avanti & Quortus achieve world-first in delivery of 4G over satellite
Project HYDRA provides UK emergency services with secure, high-speed mobile networks Avanti Communications, BAPCO and Quortus today announced Project HYDRA, an innovative programme to provide 4G mobile networks to the UK’s emergency services via satellite backhaul, has successfully demonstrated Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) optimisation. Project HYDRA allows emergency services to…
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NASA Data Systems partners with Avanti to deploy satellite broadband in Middle East
NASA Data Systems, the enterprise communications provider, has signed a contract with Avanti Communications to extend its satellite broadband capability across the Middle East. The new contract will provide satellite broadband to customers in the oil and gas, utilities and industrial sectors. The services will be deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS…
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Profen announces major Turkish infrastructure partnership with Avanti Communications
New ‘Gateway Earth Station’ in Turkey to manage Turkish internet traffic for HYLAS 2 satellite Leading global telecoms operator, Profen, has announced the establishment of a Turkish Gateway Earth Station (GES) to manage internet traffic in Turkey. The GES – locally referred to as a ‘Teleport’ – will manage traffic…
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NT Global signs significant contract extension with Avanti
Multi-million dollar partnership will extend broadband coverage to thousands in Burundi International Telecoms & Technology company, NT Global, has announced a significant multi-year extension to its satellite broadband contract with Avanti. NT Global will extend its capabilities in Burundi to meet growing demand for broadband among hundreds of public and…
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NYNEX signs multi-year contract extension with Avanti Communications in Libya
NYNEX satellite OHG, a leading VSAT systems operator and integrator, has grown its multi-million dollar contract with Avanti Communications to extend satellite broadband coverage across Libya. Following successful deployment to Afghanistan over the last twelve months via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, the latest contract extension will enable NYNEX to target…
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Hermes Datacomms extends satellite broadband coverage in Iraq
New contract marks Hermes’ first foray into Ka-band satellite, powered by Avanti’s HYLAS 2 Hermes Datacomms, a leading global provider of managed networks for the upstream oil, gas and mining sectors, has bought services from Avanti Communications to boost its satellite capability in Iraq. Hermes will initially deploy the capacity…
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Globecomm extends satellite broadband coverage in South Africa with Avanti
Collaboration will provide connectivity to enterprise customers via HYLAS 2 satellite Globecomm Systems, a leading global provider of managed network communication solutions, has announced a contract extension with Avanti to deploy satellite broadband services to thousands of businesses in South Africa. Operating from Cape Town and Johannesburg, the international service…
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Meso and Avanti Communications deliver the high-speed Internet connectivity to the National Library of South Africa
Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”) and Meso Group Pty (“Meso”) have completed the first phase of a major project to connect libraries in South Africa. Following a competitive tender, Meso Group Pty won the bid to deliver services to 400 provincial libraries using Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite service. The National…
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Technitel selects Avanti Communications to provide satellite connectivity across the Polish utilities sector
The Polish telecommunications infrastructure operator Grupa Technitel, has signed a multi-year contract for Ka-band satellite services with Avanti Communications. Technitel Group’s extensive telecommunications portfolio includes fibre, copper and satellite connectivity products which it provides to other carriers, government, enterprises and consumers. Avanti services will initially be deployed to meet the…
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Internet Solutions confirms Avanti for South Africa services
Avanti has signed a multiyear contract for over 56Mb of managed capacity on its HYLAS 2 satellite with Internet Solutions (IS), a division of Dimension Data, the global systems integrator. IS is providing enterprise services designed to deliver high speed and high availability connectivity supporting critical business applications. This capacity…
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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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