Avanti Communications has announced a new contract with Speedy Hire Plc, the UK's leading tools, equipment, plant hire and services company. Deployed via Avanti's HYLAS 1 Ka-band satellite, Speedy Hire will embed high-speed broadband connectivity solutions into its wholesale rental offering. The value-add proposition will target new and existing enterprise customers.

Mark Rogerson, CEO at Speedy Hire, commented: "The flexibility of Avanti's satellite technology has allowed us to tailor truly innovative data communication packages to meet the demands of our customers. Broadband connectivity is an exciting value-add proposition to the construction sector in particular, where sites are often remote and beyond the reach of fibre. We are excited about the growth opportunities from this partnership." Matthew O'Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Avanti Communications, commented: "We are pleased that Speedy Hire has chosen Avanti to deliver satellite-based connectivity solutions to its remote enterprise customer base. As the sector increasingly demands high speed communications on-site, our high-quality Ka-band technology will enable enterprises to remain connected regardless of location. We look forward to imminent rollout across the UK."

Speedy Hire operates in construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, with operations in the UK and Middle East.

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About Speedy Hire Plc

  • Speedy is a leading service provider offering equipment for both hire and sale, and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industrial and related industries.
  • Speedy provides services to its customer base in the UK and overseas.
  • Founded in 1977, Speedy is the UK's largest provider of hire equipment and has grown to be a £350 million turnover organisation with over 100,000 customers, 4,000 employees and a national network of 350 depots.
  • Visit: www.speedyhire.plc.uk

About Avanti

Avanti is a carriers' carrier, selling wholesale data telecoms products to service providers which use them to create networks for enterprise, carrier, government and consumer users. Avanti's network consists of:- two high throughput satellites in orbit, called HYLAS 1 and HYLAS 2; a multiband satellite called Artemis plus a fourth and a fifth satellite in construction called HYLAS 3 and HYLAS 4 and an international fibre network connecting data centres in several countries. Avanti Communications has GEO satellite network spectrum filings in the ITU Master Register for Ka band at 33.5° West and 31.0° East and for Ka, Ku, S and L-band at 21.5° East. Avanti Communications serves customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa.


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