Bentley Walker, Avanti new contract encompasses provision of satellite broadband in Tanzania

Avanti Communications Group plc, and Bentley Walker jointly announced a new contract to provide superfast satellite broadband in Tanzania. Avanti and Bentley Walker will extend their longstanding, extensive partnership to provide consumers, NGOs, Government departments and businesses of all sizes with Internet connectivity of up to 24Mbps across the country.

Bentley Walker has recognised the opportunity for fast, affordable Ka-band satellite broadband services as an alternative to out-dated Ku- and C-band services in Tanzania.

Anthony Walker, Chief Executive Officer at Bentley Walker said: “We are excited to deepen our relationship with Avanti, and provide local partners with an opportunity to increase revenues with a very low risk. I believe that the combination of Avanti’s Ka-band satellite broadband services with iDirect’s new platform and price points is a compelling opportunity for local partners. I invite interested parties to contact Bentley Walker at IBC or directly if they are interested in discussing this further.”

Ubiquitous satellite broadband is perfectly suited to help increase Internet penetration and usage. Bentley Walker will work with local partners, who will benefit from the flexible, low risk nature of the new services now available. The low risk opportunity stems from local partners being able to avoid long term commitment to capacity usage.

The contract is for capacity from Avanti’s HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite using the company’s CUSTOM guaranteed IP throughput product. It offers Service Providers, such as Bentley Walker, seamless, high speed IP data connectivity with low capital investment to maximise opportunities and margins.

Enrico Leonardi, Chief Sales Officer of Avanti, said: “Demand for fast, affordable connectivity in Tanzania has been increasing as consumers, NGOs, Government departments and businesses of all sizes understand the value and have greater access to mobile devices. This new contract with Bentley Walker addresses demand and increases Internet penetration by providing fast, affordable connectivity across the country.”