Etisalat Goes Live on Main One Submarine Cable System

Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010

New and existing customers on Etisalat network are set to enjoy enhanced service as the company is now live on the submarine fibre optic cable system provided by Main One. Etisalat is the first telecommunications company to switch on its network on the strength of the cutting-edge technology recently launched in the country.

Etisalat CEO, Steven Evans said that with the latest technology, customers on Etisalat network will have the benefit of increased broadband and enhanced data services. According to him, “submarine fibre optic cable will enhance Etisalat’s broadband capacity, thus leading to improved data services to the benefit of our customers. Our subscription to the new technology is a demonstration of our commitment to delivery of superior service, which we are known for globally.  Our customers remain the core of our business, hence we are always keen to deploy the best technology available for their advantage.”

Etisalat has been consistent in raising the stake in quality service delivery since the launch of its commercial operations in the country in October 2008.  Though a late entrant into the dynamic Nigerian telecommunications market, Etisalat has scored many firsts in its less than two years of operations. The deal with Main One is another first for Etisalat Nigeria. 

Main One is wholly African-owned with a vision to expand the much needed capacity on the African continent and reduce costs of broadband communications across the Continent. With landing stations in Nigeria and Ghana and branching units in Morocco, Canary Islands, Senegal and Ivory Coast, the cable will deliver unprecedented broadband capacity to West Africa, more than 10 times what is currently available.
With its cable system now turned on, Main One is poised to champion a communications revolution in Africa impacting businesses, governments and individuals by providing higher bandwidth and exceptional speeds at a lower cost.

Source: Thisday Online