NIGCOMSAT, HOTSPOT Partner to Provide Internet Connectivity to Rural and Underserved Communities
Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director and CEO of NIGCOMSAT Limited, says, “Our collaboration with Hotspot highlights our commitment to connecting the unconnected and ensuring every community thrives in the digital age.”
NIGCOMSAT, HOTSPOT Partner to Provide Internet Connectivity to Rural and Underserved Communities
- NIGCOMSAT has partnered with Hotspot to expand internet accessibility for more communities across Nigeria.
- The first phase will launch in select rural areas within the next six months.
In a news report released by the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited, the satellite internet provider announced a partnership with Hotspot, which specialises in rural connectivity solutions. The partnership marks a significant step towards expanding internet accessibility, ensuring that more communities can benefit from reliable, high-speed internet services in Nigeria.
Empowering Rural Communities Through Strategic Partnership
The joint initiative between NIGCOMSAT and Hotspot will kick off immediately, with the first phase launching in select rural areas within the next six months.This initiative in partnership with Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), will leverage the NigComSat-1R Ka-Band platform to deliver enhanced rural connectivity. Both companies pledge to use their combined expertise to bridge the digital divide and deliver reliable, high-speed internet services to underserved communities.
“By combining NIGCOMSAT’s extensive satellite infrastructure and Hotspot’s expertise in rural connectivity, this partnership will empower communities to bridge the digital divide and unlock new opportunities for socioeconomic development. At NIGCOMSAT, we leverage our technological capabilities to drive digital transformation and improve the lives of Nigerians, especially in underserved regions.”, stated Aisha Bantam, Assistant General Manager of Corporate Affairs in NIGCOMSAT.
Hotspot’s CEO, Engineer Morenikeji Aniye, expressed excitement about the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to work alongside NIGCOMSAT on this endeavor.” At Hotspot, connecting the millions of unconnected persons remains a cardinal objective of our mission. By combining our expertise and resources, we will be able to deploy innovative solutions that bring reliable and affordable internet access to rural communities, empowering them to participate fully in the digital economy and access essential services.”
So far, Hotspot has proposed targeting a significant number of rural communities across Nigeria with the service.