Avanti's Chief Executive, David Williams, said:

"Since the successful launch of HYLAS 1, sales activity has increased notably. The flexible, efficient Avanti business model combined with attractive pricing and quality of service is clearly resonating with new potential customers around the World.

As our current customers progress their own sales efforts they are likely to top up their commitments next year, so we expect to sell out HYLAS 1 capacity within the planned three years with the growth in demand from existing and new broadband customers. In addition we are experiencing significant bidding activity for large enterprise and cellular backhaul deals which could accelerate the rate of fill."