Glo Set To Enhance Internet Connectivity In Remote Communities

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Globacom Has Concluded Plans To Improve Internet Connectivity In Remote Communities In The North, Middle-Belt,  Southern Offshore Locations, And Farm Ranches.

In A Statement, Glo Disclosed That It Had Signed A Deal With Eutelsat Of France, Adding That  The Deal Would Offer Unlimited Benefits To Communities That Lack Access To Internet Connectivity.

The Company Added That The Deal Signified The Initiation Of A Project That Would Enable It Offer Vsat/Satellite-Based Internet Service And Satellite-Based Community Wi-Fi Internet Service In Rural And Remote Areas Of The Country Where Internet Services Are Currently A Challenge.

“Remote Northern/Middle-Belt Communities, Southern Offshore Locations, Farm Ranches And Factories/Businesses Far From Townships Where Access To Internet/Terrestrial Networks Are A Challenge,” It Stated.

In Addition, It Said, “This Is Also In Line With The Federal Government’s Desire To Extend Broadband Coverage Beyond Urban And Densely Populated Areas. Millions Of Nigerians Will, Therefore, Have Access To Communicate And Transact Business With The Communal Provision Of Internet Access By Globacom In These Rural Areas.”

Also, It Noted That Specific Areas Of The Country Which Will Benefit From The Deal Include, “Remote Northern/Middle-Belt Communities, Southern Offshore Locations, Farm Ranches And Factories/Businesses Far From Townships Where Access To Internet/Terrestrial Networks Are A Challenge”.

Another Benefit Of The Deal Is The Reduced Cost Of Service. “This Is A Specialized Internet Service Provision For Remote Communities Where Internet Access Is Either Currently Minimal Or Not Available.

“The Service Will Be Offered At Very Attractive And Competitive Rates Which Will Be Cheaper Than The Current Expensive Options Of Going Into Bigger Towns For Internet Access Or Internet Access Over The Very Expensive Terrestrial Networks In Such Communities”, Globacom Concluded.

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