According to the press release by Avanti Communications, the global multi-orbit satellite technology provider, the organisation has announced the launch of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in South Africa. Avanti partnered with Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering enterprise for southern Africa, to deliver seamless LEO connectivity from Eutelsat OneWeb. The new deal will improve business operations nationwide in a unique and challenging connectivity environment.

Avanti and Q-KON are meeting the region’s rising demand for LEO connectivity. This agreement will strengthen Avanti’s multi-orbit solution, enabling the company to provide a blend of LEO and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) services. In addition, Avanti is positioned to identify and deliver the best and most effective solutions for enterprise customers needing more choice, flexibility and resilience.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Q-KON to provide LEO services to our customers across South Africa. This is a strategically significant move for us in multi-orbit and we hope that this is the first of many LEO partnerships globally. This hybrid model gives our customers in South Africa the assurance that all their unique problems can be solved through our services. This is particularly important for our enterprise customers in South Africa where the need for resilience is key’’, commented Kyle Whitehill, the Chief Exective Officer of Avanti Communications.

“We are pleased to support Avanti with our Eutelsat OneWeb customer-centric services, made possible by our proven Smart Satellite Service technologies developed for our Twoobii GEO portfolio. We also look forward to supporting Avanti with our end-to-end, turn-key project supply, delivery and support capabilities’’, stated, Dr Dawie de Wet, the Chief Executive Officer  of Q-KON.

Avanti’s commitment to South Africa is unwavering. With a strong, on-the-ground presence in Johannesburg and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the company is ready to serve. More than a fifth of Avanti’s workforce operates in Africa, a testament to our dedication to building a strong presence in the region. Our ambition is clear-to make Africa our primary revenue source within the next two to three years, ensuring a bright future for satellite technology and connectivity services in the region.