Avanti Communications To Help In Bringing Ka-Band To Libya

With the help of Europe's pioneer in Ka-band satellite technology, Avanti Communications Group PLC's Hylas 2 satellite, the Libyan satellite provider, Sana, is planning to offer broadband services to businesses and government organizations that are helping rebuild Libya.

Sana's spokesman, Aimen Sabkha, said in a statement, “Thanks to the flexibility of Avanti’s Ka-band technology, we can optimize our services to create high speed resilient and secure networks for large enterprises and domestic consumers. By using satellite, consumers can get connected and businesses can operate effectively which supports the economic growth of the country.”

Sabkha also adds that satellite broadband is expected to play an essential role in the re-emergence of Libya after recent political instability.

With only 5.5% of Libyans who have access to the internet, Libya currently holds one of the lowest rates in terms in the Middle East and North Africa, connecting at the lowest internet speeds in the region at that. This new tie-up between the two companies may be successful as the demand from the consumers in the region is predicted to continuously rise. Also, Sana expects to provide backhaul support services in the future.


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