Satellite operator Avanti Communications is beefing up its SA business as demand grows for satellite services to plug the connectivity holes left by mobile and fibre companies. On Thursday, the group said to had hired telecom veteran Chris van Rooyen to head up its local sales effort. 

Interest in satellites has grown worldwide since Elon Musk launched Starlink a few years ago...

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