Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has again emerged as the market-leading high-throughput satellite capacity partner in sub-Saharan Africa.
Gatekeepers News reports that the leading Ka-band high throughput satellite capacity partner to the communications industry in EMEA is holding the position for the second year running.
The results, from the 20th edition of the NSR Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand Analysis revealed that Avanti’s market share is now more than two times that of its nearest competitor.
NSR’s annual report is one of the satellite industry’s most trusted and comprehensive sources for satellite capacity analysis, offering insight into key market developments and dynamics.
Avanti, which has made a significant commitment to Africa has ambitions to accelerate growth across the region through local partnerships and the rollout of connectivity solutions.
The Company also aims to connect hard-to-reach rural communities and improve network resiliency for critical communications infrastructure.
Avanti has connected more than 1,000 villages and schools across Africa, providing services in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and South Sudan.
It also has plans to connect a further 10,000 sites over the next 5 years across Africa, impacting millions of lives and enabling communities to enjoy a connected life.
The Chief Executive Officer at Avanti Communications, Kyle Whitehill said, “Africa is a major focus for us and so we are delighted to be recognised as the market leader, but we won’t stop there. For us, Africa’s potential is limitless and the role that we can play in unlocking this is providing connectivity solutions.
“Connectivity is an enabler that provides vital resources and opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities to thrive, which is why we won’t stop until we have connected the 871 million people currently living without a basic internet connection.”
Avanti has invested over $800m in Africa and already has a growing footprint across the continent. More than a fifth of the company’s employees are based in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Angola, and Benin.
