LONDON (Alliance News) - Avanti Communications Group PLC on Monday said it has won a contract to supply satellite capacity for cellular backhaul to EE Ltd, the mobile-telephone operator owned by BT Group PLC.
Avanti, a satellite communication services company, said it will connect a number of cellular sites across the UK to EE's network using its HYLAS 1 and 2 satellites in order to provide communications in remote areas and additional resilience for the network.
The first phase of the multi-year contract will be worth USD29.0 million, Avanti said.
"We have designed the HYLAS satellite fleet to offer the highest levels of network quality and flexibility, beyond the levels that have been previously available via satellite. This contract win demonstrates those qualities and affirms our ability to deliver at the highest level," said Avanti Chief Executive David Williams.
By Sam Unsted; samunsted@alliancenews.com; @SamUAtAlliance
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