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Avanti Communications Launches 'App' to Assist Satellite Installation EngineersLONDON --(Business Wire)-- Avanti Communications has unveiled a proprietary Android (News - Alert) application to assist with Ka-band satellite field installations. 'Avanti Mobile Assist' optimises the installation process by supporting job allocation, antenna line-up, initiation of service and reporting for engineers. Suitable for use on any Android smartphone or tablet, the app allows all stages of a standard Hughes (News - Alert) installation to be carried out. It cuts installation equipment costs by up to 75% and reduces installation time by up to 20%, ensuring the end user is online quickly. The app eliminates the need for tools including: a horizon satellite meter, a laptop, an external GPS unit, a compass/inclinometer or a camera. The service allows engineers to better perform install job management; satellite model configuration and alignment; and service commissioning, testing and reporting. David Bestwick, Technical Director at Avanti Communications, commented: "Avanti Mobile Assist is an innovative piece of user-friendly technology, which significantly optimises satellite broadband installations for engineers. Using the proprietary app, we have managed to cut installation costs by up to 75% and reduce installation time by up to 20%. It enables our customers tobe up and running even quicker than before." The app is available for download from the Google (News - Alert) Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avanti.mobileinstaller For further information, please visit the Avanti Mobile Assist landing page: http://www.avantiplc.com/ama/ --ENDS-- About Avanti Communications Avanti Communications is a carriers' carrier, selling wholesale data telecoms to service providers which use them to create networks for enterprise, carrier, government and consumer users. Avanti Communications' network consists of:- two high throughput satellites in orbit, called HYLAS 1 and HYLAS 2; a multiband satellite called Artemis plus a fourth satellite in construction called HYLAS 3 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. Visit: www.avantiplc.com This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com |
