Intelsat CellBackhaul Nigeria will support MNOs and ISPs in Nigeria and West Africa to expand mobile coverage in the region via Intelsats satellite and terrestrial network.
Intelsat has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform, located at the Open Access Datacenter (WIOCC) in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a major milestone in its efforts to enhance Nigeria and Africas connectivity infrastructure.
Intelsat CellBackhaul Nigeria, a fully managed cellular backhaul service, will support mobile network operators (MNOs) and internet service providers (ISPs) in Nigeria and West Africa by helping them overcome challenges related to expanding mobile coverage in the region, enabling rapid and cost-effective network expansion via Intelsats satellite and terrestrial network. The new Nigeria solution will be added to the existing platforms in several other African countries delivering services to millions of people across thousands of cell towers.
Speaking on the launch, Rhys Morgan, RVP, EMEA, Intelsat, said: This is a great day for Intelsat, Nigeria and West Africa, bringing new capabilities and solutions to the market. Satellite technology is critical to closing the digital divide. To connect unconnected populations in rural and remote locations, satellite backhaul is often the most viable option for a rapid, reliable, cost-effective connectivity solution.
