Avanti Communications Group plc
CONTRACT WIN
Avanti Communications announces new major government contract with
Telkom Kenya
Providing internet connectivity to entrepreneurs across Kenya awarded by the Kenyan Ministry of
ICT
Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communications
services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), announces a new contract with Telkom Kenya
Limited (“TKL”), to provide connectivity for the Kenyan government initiative Constituency
Incubation Hubs (“CIH”). 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 USD 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 4 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.
Kris Senanu, Managing Director of the Enterprise Division at Telkom Kenya, commented: “We are
excited about the roll-out of this new government project with Avanti. As a strategic partner to the
Kenya government’s national ICT agenda, Telkom Kenya is able to provide end-to-end solutions,
tailor-made to meet a growing set of needs for the Public Sector. The CIH project is demonstrable
proof of the confidence placed in Telkom Kenya by the government, through the Ministry of ICT, to
realise a key connectivity milestone for Kenya.”
David Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Avanti, 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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Avanti Communications Group plc
For further information please contact:
Avanti: David Williams / Nigel Fox +44 (0)207 749 6703
Montfort: Nick Miles / James Olley, +44 (0)203 770 7909
Redleaf: Laura Pyliotis, +44 (0)207 382 4734
Cenkos Securities: Max Hartley (Nomad) / Julian Morse, +44 (0)207 397 8900
About Avanti Communications
Avanti connects people wherever they are – in their homes, businesses, in government and on
mobiles. Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and more than 180 partners in 118 countries, the network
provides ubiquitous internet service to a quarter of the world’s population. Avanti delivers the level
of quality and flexibility that the most demanding telecoms customers in the world seek.
Avanti is the first mover in high throughput satellite data communications in EMEA. It has rights to
orbital slots and Ka-band spectrum in perpetuity that covers an end market of over 1.7bn people.
The Group has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates satellites, ground stations,
datacentres and a fibre ring.
Avanti has a unique Cloud based customer interface that is protected by patented technology.
Avanti Communications is listed in London on AIM (AVN: LSE).
www.avantiplc.com
About Telkom Kenya Limited
Telkom Kenya provides integrated communications solutions in Kenya with a wide range of voice
and data services as well as network facilities. Telkom Kenya was established as a
telecommunications operator under the Companies Act in April 1999. The company has a customer
base of approximately 2,900,000 customers on its Mobile network.
www.telkomkenya.co.ke