Avanti Communications lands deal with Tanzania's national telecoms operator

1st Jun 2015 15:37

Avanti Communications has signed a new deal with TTCL, the national telecoms operator of Tanzania.The contact will expand TTCL's broadband network to customers who are outside of the fibre infrastructure via Avanti's HYLAS 2 satellite, which gives complete coverage of the country.The agreement will enable TTCL to supply a new satellite broadband offering to its customers.Avanti chief David William said: "This is a significant contract with one of the most important telecoms operators in East Africa. The quality and flexibility built in to Avanti's network from its design ensures we deliver to the most demanding customers' needs."Our Ka-band satellite technology has a huge role to play in supporting TTCL to bridge Tanzania's digital divide, today."