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Avanti Communications: TTCL Launches 100% National Broadband Coverage across TanzaniaTTCL, Tanzania's leading telecoms operator, announce this week exciting new digital capabilities with the launch of 100% national broadband coverage. Thanks to their new high speed satellite broadband service, homes and businesses now have the opportunity to enjoy a broadband connection to the internet of up to 15Mb speeds wherever they are in the country. The launch of these services will also help a growing number of young people play a part in the global digital economy. This new generation of digital entrepreneurs can develop their ideas and collaborate with others to build their online businesses from even the most remote locations of Tanzania. TTCL has designed its tariffs to suit the needs of the most demanding of individuals or businesses. Peter Ngota, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at TTCL, commented: "We are proud to announce the complete coverage of Tanzania with fast broadband services. It is appropriate that, hard on the heels of the recent Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2015), we are able to support the entrepreneurial spirit of Tanzania. "We know that fast reliable broadband is essential to develop our next generation of business leaders in the digital economy. No matter where they are TTCL provides broadband connectivity using all suitable technologies. This positions TTCL to support the national growth agenda for Tanzania and MDGs. Both Avanti and TTCL share the same commitment to quality, and together, we will help entrepreneurs grow allowing Tanzania to reach its full digital potential from today." Matthew O'Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Avanti Communications, commented: "We are very happy that TTCL has chosen Avanti to provide satellite-based broadband to its customers across the whole of Tanzania. The digital development of a modern economy needs full national coverage with modern broadband to prevent the emergence of a digital divide. TTCL are in the forefront of those companies delivering broadband to all areas for the benefit of as many homes, businesses and entrepreneurs, as possible." About TTCL TTCL is the experienced and largest fixed line telecommunications company in Tanzania. TTCL is wholly owned by the Government of Tanzania, providing voice and highly focused on corporate, SME and enterprise solutions. TTCL provides voice and data communication services to over 300,000 business and residential customers in Tanzania. The Company also provides network services to other licensed telecom operators. TTCL's aim is to remain the leading data and converged services in Tanzania through fixed and mobile coverage solutions. In order to achieve this goal, a strong focus has been placed on customer satisfaction by providing high quality and affordable services to customers. Visit: www.ttcl.co.tz About Avanti Communications Avanti connects people wherever they are - in their homes, businesses, in government and on mobiles. Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and more than 150 partners in 118 countries, the network provides ubiquitous internet service to 27 per cent of the world's population. Avanti delivers the level of quality and flexibility that the most demanding telecoms customers in the world seek. Avanti is the first mover in high throughput satellite data communications in EMEA. It has rights to orbital slots and Ka-band spectrum that cover an end market of over 1.5bn people. The Group has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates satellites, ground stations, datacentres and a fibre ring. Avanti has a unique Cloud based flexible customer interface that is protected by patented technology. The Group has three satellites in orbit and a further two fully funded satellites under construction. Avanti Communications is listed in London on AIM (AVN:LSE). Visit: www.avantiplc.com This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150730005612/en/ |
