Bentley Walker Extend Global Ka-band Coverage

8 January 2014

UK based satellite service provider, Bentley Walker, has extended its reach across Africa and the Middle East using Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, signing a multimillion dollar contract extension.  By using their Ka-band services across Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Zimbabwe, the company has further enhanced its position as one of the most successful satellite service providers in the World. 

Anthony Walker, CEO of the company, said: “The flexibility of Avanti’s network has given us the opportunity to develop a range of both niche and mass market services at affordable prices. Avanti satellites also provide 100% coverage of the key countries that we want to target.”  

Matthew O’Connor, Chief Operating Office of Avanti, commented: “By being an early mover in both technology adoption and market entry, Bentley Walker is now an established leader within the satellite industry.  Avanti’s market changing approach has provided the ultimate flexibility and quality to help them address the demands of their multiple markets.”