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[elrico] 18/11/2016 20:00

Not me weatherman - I only SHORT FRAUDS!

[weatherman] 18/11/2016 09:04

So how many of TW's shorter friends were holding Avesco yesterday ?

[dice1950] 18/11/2016 05:24

Newtec HTS Solution Powering Avanti’s ECO Project
November 17, 2016


Newtec Dialog® platform to provide next-generation ground segment technology for African Wi-Fi hotspot initiative providing connectivity to schools and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Newtec – a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications – has announced that its Newtec Dialog® platform, including a Wi-Fi hotspot solution, has been selected by Avanti Communications Group plc. (“Avanti”) (AIM: AVN.L) as the High Throughput Satellite (HTS) ground segment technology platform for its ECO project.

Newtec has announced its Newtec Dialog will be used for Avanti's ECO project
Newtec has announced its Newtec Dialog will be used for Avanti’s ECO project

The ECO project – which is a public-private partnership between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Avanti – will provide affordable and reliable satellite broadband connectivity in its first phase to 1,400 schools and community sites across Sub-Saharan Africa within the next two years.

Newtec’s optimized ECO terminals will deliver the ECO satellite broadband services to all identified sites through Avanti and its service providers. These Wideband DVB-S2X 500 Mbaud terminals combine the satellite connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot, including optional solar panels, and are part of the Newtec Dialog multiservice platform. The ECO service will initially be deployed in 32 Ka-band spot beams out of multiple gateways in Europe and Africa.

Newtec Dialog enables tailored services and guarantees optimal modulation and bandwidth allocation to address various VSAT market segments, from consumer to high-end government and mobility. The extended Newtec Dialog modem portfolio (Newtec MDM2210 IP Satellite Modem and Newtec MDM3310 Satellite Modem) addresses new high throughput and high performance requirements. Additionally, Newtec Dialog features Newtec’s unique, award-winning Mx-DMA® bandwidth allocation technology – ensuring maximum bandwidth efficiency and service availability which are essential for high throughput services in high value verticals such as cellular backhaul and government.

“We are pleased to be able to use Newtec’s technology on this vital project,” said David Williams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avanti. “The partnership is a significant step towards creating a solution for the endemic lack of affordable broadband connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Newtec Dialog multiservice platform, including the Newtec ECO Wi-Fi terminals, is a perfect technology to address this.”

The ECO satellite broadband services will benefit thousands of schools, communities and health centers, as well as Internet cafes and community area networks. The connectivity will also be used by local governments, telecom providers, mobile network operators and Internet service providers.

“One of Newtec’s long-term objectives has been to reduce the digital divide and projects such as ECO are essential to this goal,” said Didier Tymen, VP Sales EMEA of Newtec. “Our technology, including the Wi-Fi hotspot solution, delivers well against Avanti’s network philosophy of Quality & Flexibility. It plays an important role in delivering the initiative’s goals and makes reliable, but also affordable broadband a reality for millions across the region.”

Avanti and Newtec will exhibit at AfricaCom 2016 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from November 15 to 17. Interested service providers can get more information and book a meeting via

[fil340] 16/11/2016 15:35

SpaceX looking to launch 4400 internet-providing satellites.

[weatherman] 16/11/2016 12:42

Aren't they owned by SAT ?

[dice1950] 16/11/2016 12:22

Very interesting tweeted by our 100% owned company
Avonline Broadband ‏@AvonlineUK 6m
6 minutes ago

#Africa to receive #broadband after company unveils to provide the #continent with a #satellite #service |

[dice1950] 16/11/2016 11:46

AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PLC (AVN) 4 STAR BUY Resistance1: 34.07 Resistance2: 42.00
16th November 2016

RSI(14): 55.83 52-Week High: 207.31 Targets Six months: 39.80 One year: 49.06

[weatherman] 16/11/2016 10:56

From 16 Sept 16 - As previously stated in the trading update on 7 July 2016, revenue is expected to be approximately $83 million(2) and EBITDA is expected to be approximately $8.0 million for FY2016, based on contract wins in the fourth quarter being over $70 million. Revenue is now expected to grow at a rate of 35-40% p.a. over the next 2-3 years. In Q4 FY2016, utilisation of the existing fleet was in the 35% to 40% range(2) , including the full pro-forma impact of significant new customer wins in the period, demonstrating strong momentum.
Capital expenditure was approximately $96 million(2) in FY2016 and is expected to be approximately $110 million, $80 million and $25 million in FY2017, FY2018 and FY2019 respectively. This guidance assumes that the Company makes savings in certain capex programmes which are under the Company's control as previously announced.
Avanti's working capital increased by approximately $42 million(2) in FY2016 following larger clients demanding longer credit terms. The Company expects to collect on its outstanding working capital balances, and significant inflows have already occurred in Q1 FY2017 while the on-going receivable balance will continue to grow in-line with revenues.

[weatherman] 16/11/2016 10:49

They have indicated 35-40% growth in revenue this FY. If that is going to be materially different they would need to tell us. Otherwise, we may assume it is going to plan.

[mjcferguson] 16/11/2016 10:45

The q1 quarterly report was made on 12November last year.It would certainly be interesting to get one for this year to give us an idea of how income is growing.We have been starved of any trading info for some time now.

[luckymouse] 15/11/2016 19:02

most small caps aren't borrowable to pi's - only the liquids where an inst is prepared to stock lend

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 14:40

.@Avanti_plc Enrico Leonardi talks about providing sustainable broadband to African schools and communities with ECO

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 13:36

L2 BUY order book loading up

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 13:02

Enrico Leonardi, Chief Sales Officer, Avanti Communications (AVN)
Developing national and international broadband infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa
steam now open listen for multi-bag news

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 12:35

AVN broker note 20xbagger

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 11:57

Search is on
November 15, 2016
It is being run by Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Avanti Communications (AVN)

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 11:09

AvantiCommunications ‏@Avanti_plc 10m10 minutes ago
The New Economics of Enterprise Broadband. Meet Avanti at #AfricaCom Stand E18


AvantiCommunications ‏@Avanti_plc 20h20 hours ago
.@Avanti_plc Chief Sales Officer, Enrico Leonardi, is speaking toDAY at #AfricaCom at 15:40 #ConnectingAfrica stream



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Newtec HTS Solution Powering Avanti’s ECO Project
November 14, 2016
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Newtec Dialog® platform to provide next-generation ground segment technology for African Wi-Fi hotspot initiative providing connectivity to schools and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa


cenkos still buying

big news coming Avanti and Newtec will exhibit at AfricaCom 2016 at November 15 to 17.

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 10:51

big news coming Avanti and Newtec will exhibit at AfricaCom 2016 at November 15 to 17.

[dice1950] 15/11/2016 10:44

Looks like news from africacom today late on as poster on lse suggests big news