NAIROBI: Analysts are excited about Augere's expansion into Rwanda with the launch of Rwanda's first broadband network and its acquisition of Tanzanian Spectrum License. They say this will help move the East African country's economy forward and help build infrastructure that could bring in foreign direct investment. “Too often, we see foreign companies want the infrastructure base to be solid and ready for their offices in a country,” said Augere consultant Murray Jones, a New Zealand IT expert who has assisted Augere management in developing their expansion strategy. Augere, leaders in delivering “fast, reliable broadband to emerging markets,” hopes the move will be the first of many efforts across the continent to see their company grow. In November, the company will officially launch its WiMAX network in Kigali and there is already a growing hope that it will establish Rwanda as the next East African nation where IT and telecom development will spur economic growth. QUBEE will offer fast and reliable broadband Internet access to the people of Rwanda, and will further support the economic development of the area, creating significant new opportunities. In addition, Augere also announced that it obtained a spectrum license to offer wireless broadband services in Tanzania. This new license further expands Augere's coverage in the region and adds to Uganda and Rwanda. David Venn, Global CEO of Augere said, “this is an exciting time for Augere. We are at the forefront of the broadband revolution in emerging markets, and the launch in Rwanda and the new license in Tanzania greatly increase the opportunities for people in the region and for the Augere business.” BM
