Avanti Signs Services For HYLAS 1

[SatNews] Avanti Communications (AIM: AVN), the broadband satellite operator, is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with two new partners for the sale of broadband services to be delivered from HYLAS 1, Europe’s first Ka Band satellite. InTouch Systems and DSL Telecom are established UK IT and Communications companies serving regional markets in which rural connectivity for homes and businesses plays an increasingly important part.

Commenting, David Williams, Avanti Chief Executive, said: “I am pleased see that, following the confirmation of our November 25th launch date, sales momentum is increasing.”