Avanti Communications Group Plc Contract Win (5612S)
July 09 2015 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5612S
Avanti Communications Group Plc
09 July 2015
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Embargoed for 7am 9 July 2015
AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC
Contract Win
-- Avanti appointed to supply major broadcast deployment for Aragon Government
-- Quantis deploys Avanti's HYLAS 1 technology to transmit HD content to 1.3m viewers
Avanti Communications Group plc ("Avanti" or "the Group"), a
leading provider of satellite data communications services in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has been appointed by Quantis
to supply a major broadcast deployment for the Aragon Government in
Spain. The multi-year contract builds on Avanti's existing
partnership with Quantis, through which Avanti delivers high speed
broadband via satellite to Quantis' significant consumer and
enterprise customer base.
The Government of Aragon will work with Quantis locally to
broadcast signal for TV and radio channels including: Aragon,
Aragon 2 HD, Aragón Radio, Aragón FM Radio 2 and TEA. Distribution
will be deployed via Avanti's HYLAS 1 satellite to over 300
terrestrial repeaters, reaching 1.3m viewers in Aragon.
Aquilino Antuña, CEO of Quantis, commented: "With this agreement
we strengthen our position in the broadcast market. We consider it
strategically important to the growth of our company. We are
delighted to grow our contract with Avanti with this exciting
proposition for over one million citizens in Aragon."
David Williams, Chief Executive of Avanti, commented: "This new
contract will deliver a uniquely innovative broadcasting service
for the Aragon government. In delivering this at scale, Avanti
continues to extend the power of its distribution platform. We are
now partner to some the world's largest broadcasters, providing
services with unparalleled levels of quality and flexibility."
For further information please contact:
Avanti: Matthew Springett, +44 (0)207 749 6703
Montfort: Nick Miles / James Olley, +44 (0)203 770 7909
Redleaf: Hannah Nicolas, +44 (0)207 382 4734
Cenkos Securities: Max Hartley (Nomad) / Julian Morse, +44
(0)207 397 8900
Notes to editors
About Quantis
Quantis is the new generation satellite broadband operator in
Europe. It is the largest supplier of satellite broadband services
in Spain. With 100% availability all over the Iberian Peninsula,
Canary and Balearic Islands as well as the rest of Europe and the
North of Africa, Quantis provides customers with speeds of 20Mbps
regardless of location.
Visit: www.quantis.es
About Avanti Communications
Avanti connects people wherever they are - in their homes,
businesses, in government and on mobiles. Through the HYLAS
satellite fleet and more than 150 partners in 118 countries, the
network provides ubiquitous internet service to 27 per cent of the
world's population. Avanti delivers the level of quality and
flexibility that the most demanding telecoms customers in the world
seek.
Avanti is the first mover in high throughput satellite data
communications in EMEA. It has rights to orbital slots and Ka-band
spectrum that cover an end market of over 1.5bn people. The Group
has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates satellites,
ground stations, datacentres and a fibre ring. Avanti has a unique
Cloud based flexible customer interface that is protected by
patented technology.
The Group has three satellites in orbit and a further two fully
funded satellites under construction. Avanti Communications is
listed in London on AIM (AVN:LSE).
Visit: www.avantiplc.com
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