AIM-listed satellite operator Avanti Communications says that US-based sector peer STM is to buy capacity on its HYLAS 1 satellite to enable it to launch Enterprise services in Spain.
No financial information regarding to contract was given.
HYLAS 1 is Avanti's first broadband satellite and uses 'Ka-band' technology to deliver high speed, two-way data services across Europe.
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STM will be installing an STM SatLink 9400 RCS2 ready hub in Avanti's Gateway Earth Station in Goonhilly, Cornwall.
"I am delighted to see our relationship with STM grow. The quality, reliability and flexibility of Avanti's offering has made it the product of choice for another Ka-band service platform," said Avanti's Chief Executive Officer David Williams.
Meanwhile, the Vice President of STM's European Operations, Bjorn Platou, said "we are very pleased to be entering the Ka band enterprise market in Europe with our long-standing partner, Avanti, based on the highly resilient HYLAS 1."
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