Avanti Communications to provide internet connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa
Shares in Avanti Communications surged on Wednesday on news that the satellite data provider has partnered with telecommunications firm Millicom to bring broadband connectivity to domestic consumers, businesses and governments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The AIM-listed company will deploy its eco wi-fi technology across Sub-Saharan Africa to schools and communities in rural communities.
Using its satellite communications technology and expertise from Millicom, the company’s will commission a new Gateway Earth Station in Senegal.
Avanti will build a new station and use Millicom's Diamniadio data centre to guarantee data security within Senegal and will provide secure, high-quality data connectivity for the government, businesses and domestic customers.
Millicom will support the deployment of eco wireless base station across Sub-Saharan Africa with Avanti, providing rural schools and communities with a reliable broadband connection.
Mohamed Dabbour, executive vice president of Millicom Africa, said: "Our support to the Gateway Earth Station will ensure provision of highly secure, quality data connectivity to government, enterprise and retail customers in Senegal. Working with Avanti to ensure its Ka-band services address the enormous potential in Africa, together with the eco initiative is a great opportunity."
Avanti chief executive David Williams added that “working together on the eco project to deliver satellite backhauled rural access is a significant opportunity”.
Shares in Avanti Communications were up 9.07% to 13.50p at 1253 BST.