TelOne appoints Avanti Communications to extend satellite broadband coverage in Zimbabwe 

30 April 2014

TelOne, the Zimbabwean national telco, has announced a satellite broadband contract with Avanti Communications. TelOne will deliver broadband services to thousands of consumer, enterprise and public sector customers in the region, deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite.  

Chipo Mtasa, Managing Director at TelOne, commented: “Our goal at TelOne is to provide quality broadband services to a diverse customer base in Zimbabwe. With significant unmet demand in terms of service availability and quality, our partnership with Avanti enables us to effectively address this need - today. We are delighted to work with Avanti on imminent rollout to homes, schools and businesses in Zimbabwe.” 

David Williams, Chief Executive at Avanti Communications, commented: “We are pleased to be working in collaboration with TelOne in Zimbabwe. Avanti’s quality Ka-band satellite technology will support delivery of internet connectivity to thousands of new customers in the region.”