Avanti Communications Group plc has signed a seven-year wholesale capacity lease agreement, worth USD 84 million over the period, with a major international satellite service provider. The Company will receive USD 12 million per annum in quarterly instalments for the duration of the agreement once commenced. The agreement is expected to commence in third quarter of the Company's next financial year ending 31 December 2019. The capacity lease agreement for its HYLAS-fleet of satellites will increase significantly the Company's usage and fill-rates. This agreement is a major vote of confidence in the Avanti network and offer. Since joining Avanti my ambition has been to drive growth through increased usage of the fleet and this deal does just that.