Strategic Partnership Will Bridge Connectivity Gaps in South Africa
Avanti Communications Working With Turksat on the Program
A strategic partnership has been announced with a goal of bridging the communications gap in South Africa. Avanti Communications will work with Türksat, the national satellite operator of Turkey, to bring connectivity to underserved areas in the country.
“Partnering with Türksat allows us to meet the surging demand for GEO satellite services across Southern Africa.”
Debbie Mavis, Avanti Communications
Under the new agreement, Avanti has secured additional capacity on Türksat’s high-throughput satellite, Türksat 5B, building on a partnership established in 2019. The expansion underscores growing demand for satellite services in Southern Africa and both companies’ commitment to the region.
“Partnering with Türksat allows us to meet the surging demand for GEO satellite services across Southern Africa,” said Debbie Mavis, Director, Avanti Communications. “Together, we’re expanding connectivity to the communities and businesses that need it most.”
“South Africa represents a key growth market for Türksat,” said Dr. Selman Demirel, VP of Satellite Operations for Turksat. “Avanti’s established presence and deep understanding of local connectivity needs make them an ideal partner for our expansion into the region.”
Avanti recently launched Avanti Everywhere, which encompasses a new suite of Flexible GEO services, strengthening its portfolio in response to market demand. The company showcased the new solutions at AfricaCom, engaging with industry leaders to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing connectivity across the continent.
The collaboration between Avanti and Türksat not only aims to deliver seamless connectivity to enterprise customers across Southern Africa but also to act as a catalyst of strategic inter-operator partnerships that drive national and regional growth in the telecommunications sector. This deal enables South African partners to benefit from the combined capacity and capabilities of both satellite operators.