Avanti Communications wins new government contract with Telkom Kenya

AIM-listed provider of satellite data communications Avanti Communications has announced a new contract with Telkom Kenya (TKL) to provide connectivity for the Kenyan government initiative Constituency Incubation Hubs.

The project, awarded by the Ministry of ICT of Kenya, will see TKL install 1160 CIHs across the country using capacity on Avanti's HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite.

The multi-million US dollar contract will provide an incubation hub facility for young adults and entrepreneurs to develop their ICT skills and applications, bringing them into the digital world and enabling them to grow and start new businesses.

There are a total of 290 constituencies as part of the project in Kenya, with four CIHs being installed per constituency. Each hub will have a VSAT system, Wi-Fi router and 40 tablet devices, provided by BRCK Kenya, which users will be able to use to connect online and discover new business opportunities.

Avanti chief executive David Williams said: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Telkom Kenya. The project is a great example of how our technology is positively impacting ICT development across Africa. Avanti's proven Ka-band technology continues to consistently deliver high-speed high quality connectivity to meet the needs of the most demanding operators and governments."

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