By Abubakar Yunusa
Avanti Communications (Avanti) has been named the market-leading partner in the satellite capacity in sub-Saharan Africa.
According to a recent statement, the UK-based satellite operator received the recognition for the second consecutive year; as documented in the 20th edition of the NSR Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand Analysis.
According to the report, Avanti’s market share is now more than two times that of its nearest competitor.
The NSR annual report is said to be one of the satellite industry’s most trusted and comprehensive sources for satellite capacity analysis, offering insight into key market developments and dynamics.
“Avanti has made a significant commitment to Africa. The company has ambitions to accelerate growth across the region through local partnerships and the rollout of connectivity solutions; connecting hard-to-reach rural communities and improving network resiliency for critical communications infrastructure is central to this strategy,” the statement reads.
“To date, 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.
“The company has plans to connect a further 10,000 sites over the next five years across Africa, impacting millions of lives and enabling communities to enjoy a connected life.”
Commenting on the feat, Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications, 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,” he added.
“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.”
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