Gilat Satcom Global Communication, a communication solutions provider that offers satellite and fiber-based connectivity solutions in Africa, Asia and the Middle East has opened a fully fledged Nigerian operation and is announcing this with hybrid solutions- the big bang broadband internet connectivity that is reliable, affordable and ubiquitous.
With successful deployments in over 50 countries worldwide, Gilat Satcom promised to deliver the same high quality, cost-effective and efficient communication solutions to Telcos, ISPs, governments, enterprise customers and international organizations in Nigeria
Mr. Alex Petropouliadis, vice president (Sales) for Africa, Gilat Satcom, told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek in Lagos, that broadband access is the major challenge facing users in most cities of the world, particularly Africa.
“In many parts of the world, access to broadband is lacking or limited. Remote locations are underserved while, in other locations, quality broadband access is too expensive putting it out of the reach of many businesses and individuals.
“Same time, businesses require quality broadband service to be competitive in local and global markets. Individuals need affordable access to the myriad information sources and applications that improve quality of life. Governments use broadband to extend and expand services for their citizens,” Petropouliadis noted.
To tackle the obvious challenges and to enable broadband experience everywhere over 2 & 3G networks, he said, Gilat Satcom has rolled out the Hybrid Solution, adding that, “The necessity for high quality, affordable Internet connectivity everywhere is here and now”.
The ubiquitous hybrid solution via Cellular Networks provide GPRS, EDGE and 3G data capabilities with cost-effective, fixed-mobile access deployed over large areas including large subscriber populations, he explained.
The VP identified that the networks are often highly congested and deliver a poor Internet experience; however, “Satellites provide wide coverage and deliver an excellent user experience.
Petropouliadis also said that traditional satellite data services are often beyond the economic reach of individuals and enterprises, thus, “Combining the two technologies into a Hybrid Solution gives operators the opportunity to offer the best of both-affordable broadband service everywhere and for everyone.
He promised that the Solution would save cellular network resources with no capex investment, Return and Investment (RoI) starts on day one and make your mobile network faster and more reliable.
As a subsidiary of Eurocom Group Gilat Satcom has a strong financial stability. Perceptive financial analysis, combined with strategic partnerships ensures that the group’s holdings have the strong backing necessary to encourage growth.