Avanti Communications’ Hylas 2 satellite artist rendition. Photo: Avanti

Avanti Communications Group and Globecomm have announced a master services agreement under which Globecomm will use Virtual Network Operator (VNO) services from Avanti’s HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite which covers Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The VNO services will enable Globecomm to provide satellite connectivity to underdeveloped regions.

The initial deployment brings highly reliable and fast satellite broadband to more than 250 unserved villages in the Middle East and is the first stage in Globecomm’s strategy to connect rural and remote villages to facilitate commerce, education and government support programs.

During phase 2 of the initiative, Globecomm plans to further expand the service across the Middle East and East Africa within the next 12 months and has a vision to roll-out a further 2,000 connections using Avanti’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology.