Contract will deliver high speed satellite broadband across EMEA

Melcom Electronics Ltd., a supplier of high quality professional electronics components and subsystems for the Defence, Space, and Satcom industries, has signed a multi-year broadband contract with Avanti Communications, a leading provider of satellite data communications services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Using Avanti’s HYLAS 1 and 2 satellites, Melcom will deliver high speed Ka-band satellite broadband and OU services to its SME and consumer markets across Europe, Turkey and the Middle East, and Africa.

John Melas, Sales & Marketing Director at Melcom Electronics Ltd., commented: “Avanti’s flexible satellite technology provides 100% coverage over our primary countries, enabling us to deliver secure broadband access to our customers. This new contract will allow us to expand into new territories and bring our services to a wider customer base.”

Matthew O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Avanti, said:“We are delighted that Melcom has chosen Avanti to deliver its broadband services across such a challenging sector. Following recent changes in the supply structure in Europe we have noted a significant increase of customers moving their business to Avanti.”