Avanti has contracted BT Business to provide satellite network services for its HYLAS satellite, which is scheduled for launch in 2009. BT Business will use its existing Goonhilly satellite uplinking facility to transfer all traffic between the HYLAS satellite and the Internet. Goonhilly has more than 40 years of unrivalled experience and is connected via BT Business’ fibre network to the major internet nodes in London, which gives Avanti access to excellent internet connectivity. The two companies have also agreed to collaborate on certain opportunities to potentially deploy satellite broadband services. Associated with the transaction, Avanti will also receive 1.5 million pounds of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency (“SWERDA”) as a contribution to the planned investment required in operating from the facility in Cornwall and related to the local jobs created and safeguarded through this new venture.
Satnews Daily
November 17th, 2008
Goonhilly + HYLAS = New SatAgreement 'Tween Avanti + BT Business
Avanti has contracted BT Business to provide satellite network services for its HYLAS satellite, which is scheduled for launch in 2009. BT Business will use its existing Goonhilly satellite uplinking facility to transfer all traffic between the HYLAS satellite and the Internet. Goonhilly has more than 40 years of unrivalled experience and is connected via BT Business’ fibre network to the major internet nodes in London, which gives Avanti access to excellent internet connectivity. The two companies have also agreed to collaborate on certain opportunities to potentially deploy satellite broadband services. Associated with the transaction, Avanti will also receive 1.5 million pounds of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency (“SWERDA”) as a contribution to the planned investment required in operating from the facility in Cornwall and related to the local jobs created and safeguarded through this new venture.