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Avanti Gateway Earth Station Goes Live in MDXi Data Center
London, 26 March 2018 Avanti Communications Group Plc (“Avanti”) a leading satellite operator, providing Ka-band satellite data communications services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with MDXI data centre, a subsidiary of MainOne, to host and manage its in-country Gateway Earth Station (GES). The partnership…
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Avanti Communications and Isotropic Systems to Develop Self-Installing Terminal to Expand Markets in UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa
London, 14 March 2018 Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading satellite operator, providing Ka-band satellite data communications services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has formed a partnership with Isotropic Systems, the next-generation satellite terminal provider, to develop self-installing, all electronic scanning terminals. The partnership signals…
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Globecomm Successfully Deploys the First Phase of its Rural Connectivity Programme with Avanti
London, 13 March 2018 Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), and Globecomm, a global connectivity provider serving media, maritime, enterprise and government markets, have announced a Master Services Agreement. Globecomm will utilise Virtual Network Operator…
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Avanti Communications HYLAS 4 Satellite Arrives in French Guiana
London, 19 February 2019 Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), announces its HYLAS 4 satellite has arrived safely in French Guiana ahead of its March 2018 launch. The spacecraft, built by Orbital ATK was packed…
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Avanti Communications and GRC Sign Major Contract to Support Defence Communications
London, 14 February 2018 Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), has signed a minimum commitment contract valued at $500,000 with Global Radiodata Communications Ltd (“GRC” or “GRC Ltd”), who develop and supply mission-critical communication products…
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Avanti Communications’ HYLAS 4 satellite to deliver digital education to African schools
Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communication services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), has agreed a partnership with Global Partnership for Education (“GPE”), an international organisation which ensures children across developing countries have access to quality education, and has pledged to deliver…
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Bentley Walker drives iDirect DVB-S2X deployment in the Middle East, and Africa using Avanti’s HYLAS fleet.
London, 12 January 2018 Bentley Walker, the largest supplier and operator of VSAT Networks outside of North America, announces the launch of the iDirect based DVB-S2X service in Afghanistan, following highly successful deployments in Iraq and Libya. Utilising Avanti Communications’ Ka-band satellite capacity, this latest launch provides Bentley Walker’s customers…
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Avanti Communications announces the Launch Slot for its HYLAS 4 Ka-band satellite
London, 4 September 2017 The upcoming launch slot for the HYLAS 4 satellite has been agreed with Arianespace Avanti Communications Group plc, a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), announces it has agreed a Launch Slot for its HYLAS 4 satellite…
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Avanti Communications announces its expansion into the high growth mobility market sector
London, 19 June 207 Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), today announces its entry into the mobility market, a fifth focus vertical market for the Company. The mobility sector is experiencing a significant increase in…
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Guidance to QSAT customers
Your service provider has let you down – although you paid your bills, QSAT did not pay its bills for a long time and has been removed. Despite not receiving payment, Avanti, which owns the satellite you use, has kept your service working. To continue to receive service, you must…
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Avanti and Motion Picture Solutions connect over 300 cinemas
London, 3 April 2017 Avanti Communications and Motion Picture Solutions (MPS) securely distribute feature films to over 300 cinemas via Avanti’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and leading international film services company, MPS, connect 331…
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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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