EE has selected Avanti, a leading provider of satellite data communication to provide satellite capacity for cellular backhaul for its 4G network in rural areas. Avanti will connect a number of cellular sites across the UK to EE’s network using the HYLAS 1 and 2 satellites.
The first phase of this multi-year contract has an initial value of $29m, plus options to double the capacity in future.
David Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Avanti
We have designed the HYLAS satellite fleet to offer the highest levels of network quality and flexibility, beyond the levels that have been previously available via satellite. This contract win demonstrates those qualities and affirms our ability to deliver at the highest level.
Mansoor Hanif, Director of Radio Access Networks at EE
We are delivering a highly resilient, truly nationwide 4G network and Avanti will play a key part in providing resilience and extending this network into rural areas.
