Cape Town/Johannesburg, South Africa, 11th November 2025 – Avanti Communications, a leader in satellite communications services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Türksat, the national satellite operator of Turkey. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Avanti’s mission to extend high-quality connectivity solutions across Africa, with a special focus on underserved regions in Southern Africa.
Under the new agreement, Avanti has secured additional capacity on Türksat’s high-throughput satellite, Türksat 5B, building on a partnership established in 2019. The expansion underscores growing demand for satellite services in Southern Africa and both companies’ commitment to the region.
Debbie Mavis, Director, Avanti Communications, stressed the importance of this strategic expansion, “Partnering with Türksat allows us to meet the surging demand for GEO satellite services across Southern Africa. Together, we’re expanding connectivity to the communities and businesses that need it most.”
Dr. Selman Demirel, VP of Satellite Operations for Turksat added, “South Africa represents a key growth market for Türksat. Avanti’s established presence and deep understanding of local connectivity needs make them an ideal partner for our expansion into the region.”
Avanti recently launched Avanti Everywhere, which encompasses a new suite of Flexible GEO services, strengthening its portfolio in response to market demand. The company showcased the new solutions at AfricaCom, engaging with industry leaders to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing connectivity across the continent.
The collaboration between Avanti and Türksat not only aims to deliver seamless connectivity to enterprise customers across Southern Africa but also to act as a catalyst of strategic inter-operator partnerships that drive national and regional growth in the telecommunications sector. This deal enables South African partners to benefit from the combined capacity and capabilities of both satellite operators.
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