Avanti Communications confirmed that its HYLAS 4 satellite has arrived safely in French Guiana ahead of a scheduled launch in March.
The Avanti HYLAS 4 is a Ka-band satellite that will provide coverage over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It has 64 active fixed beams and four independent steerable beams and is designed for:
- Backhaul services for mobile network operators
- Wholesale broadband for ISPs
- Connectivity for governments (civil and defence)
- High-speed broadband services for the enterprise market
- Infill capacity for satellite operators
The spacecraft was built by Orbital ATK.
