Satellite group Avanti Communications has been selected by ESER Telekom, a Turkish telecoms firm, for the delivery of a government contract in the Middle East.Under the agreement, ESER will deploy Ka-band services in the Middle East for an international connectivity programme. "This win further demonstrates the quality and flexibility of our satellite network, meeting the needs of even the most demanding users," Avanti's Chief Executive, David Williams, told investors. ESER said it choose Avanti based on the coverage of its HYLAS 2 satellite and because it trusts the group to "deliver the highest quality service". "Our imminent rollout is testament to the quality and flexibility of Avanti's Ka-band in providing resilient, cost-effective communications for governments," it added. Shares had risen 2.74% to 252.74p by 08:50.NR