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StarWin and Avanti Communications to bring ground-breaking SatCom on the move capabilities to Africa
LONDON, England, 17th October 2023 – StarWin, today announces that it has successfully tested its Electronically Steered Phased Array Antenna (ESA) terminal for Communications on the Move (COTM) on Avanti Communications’ (“Avanti”) high-speed HYLAS 4 Ka-band satellite. This ground-breaking achievement is a significant milestone for mobile satellite communications that will…
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ThinKom secures type approval for Avanti Communications’ HYLAS Ka-band satellites
HAWTHORNE, California and LONDON, England, 12th September 2023 – ThinKom Solutions, Inc. has secured type approval for communications across Avanti Communications’ (“Avanti”) fleet of HYLAS Ka-band satellites. The agreement covers both the ThinAir® Ka2517 antenna for commercial aviation and the GT 2517 full-spectrum terminal for government and military services. ThinKom’s…
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Avanti Communications cements market-leading position in Sub-Saharan africa
Johannesburg, 6th July – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has been named the market-leading high-throughput satellite capacity partner in sub-Saharan Africa for the second year running. The results, from the 20th edition of the NSR Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand Analysis reports that Avanti’s market share is now more than two times…
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Avanti reinforces commitment to Africa with state-of-the-art office in Nairobi
London, 27th June 2023 – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) today announces the opening of its newly renovated office in Nairobi, Kenya. The 276SqM East African hub in Nairobi is Avanti’s third site in Africa, following the successful establishment of offices in Lagos and South Africa. The Kenyan office serves as Avanti’s…
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Avanti announced as headline sponsor for Youth Charter ‘30’ SA report launch
London, 16th June 2023 – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has been announced as the headline sponsor for the Youth Charter ‘30’ SA Report Launch. Taking place in Johannesburg on June 16th, the launch commemorates the last three decades of Youth Charter’s work and will see historic scrolls, signed by Nelson Mandela,…
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Avanti completes second phase of HYLAS 4 satellite gateway project with arrival of new antenna in Dakar
London, 25th May 2023 – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has completed the second phase of its project to build a new HYLAS 4 satellite gateway station, in Dakar, Senegal. The arrival of a new Ka-band antenna, which is 9.2m in diameter, stands 14m and weighs 17,000kg, marks an exciting new milestone.…
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Avanti Communications strengthens European team with new Director of Sales
London, 11th May 2023 – Dallin Vines today joins Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) as Director of Sales for European Carriers. Based out of Avanti’s headquarters in London, Dallin will be responsible for the growth and retention of Avanti’s relationships with European carriers. This includes managing relationships with some of the world’s…
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Avanti Communications opens flagship office in Lagos
London, 26th April 2023 – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) today announces the opening of a new flagship office in Ikoyi, Lagos. As the number one high throughput satellite company in Africa, Avanti’s new office will become a hub for employees across the continent. The Heritage Place office is Nigeria’s first environmentally…
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Avanti Communications strengthens leadership team
London, 13th March 2023 – Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) today strengthens its senior leadership team adding two new members to the Executive Committee. Donald Walker, Senior VP of Government and Defence and Marios Fotiou, Senior VP of Solutions Engineering and Delivery join Avanti’s executive team with immediate effect. Following 16 years…
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Avanti Communications Director appointed UK Champion for the Global Partnership for Education
London, 7th March 2023 – Debbie Mavis, Director at Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) joins the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) UK Champions Group. For over two decades, GPE has worked to deliver quality education so that every girl and boy can have hope, opportunity and agency. The GPE UK Champions are…
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Jumoke Akande joins Avanti Communications as Chief Marketing Officer
London, 16th February 2023 – Jumoke Akande today joins Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Avanti’s new offices in Lagos, Nigeria, Akande will be working closely with Avanti’s teams across the globe. She will be responsible for developing an integrated channel strategy across key sectors including mobility,…
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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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From extending EE’s 4G network to connecting ships, explore some of our key success stories.
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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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