29th May 2014 09:49
LONDON (Alliance News) - Satellite operator Avanti Communications Group PLC Thursday said it has signed a contract with African mobile operator Smart Telecom Group whereby it will deliver IP backhaul services in East Africa.
Under this contract, Avanti will use its satellites to transmit data for the network from a remote site to a central site for re-transmission.
Avanti said Smart will deploy the satellite-based service to customers in Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda.
Avanti shares were quoted up 1.5% at 277.00 pence Thursday morning.
By Anthony Tshibangu; [email protected]; @AnthonyAllNews
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