LAGOS: Nigeria's leading provider of carrier services Phase3 Telecom and Dancom Technologies announced they had inked a partnership deal that will boost broadband services in the country. They said in a joint press statement that the two would work together to upgrade their respective networks in order to “provide robust transmission services to deliver reliable broadband services to individual end-users and businesses.” Stanley Jegede, chief executive officer, Phase3 Telecom, said that both firms “have made extensive investment to deliver transmission services that will enhance and ensure that high-quality broadband services are available to all users and businesses in line with global realities of today.” The move has telecom experts excited about the boosting of the IT infrastructure and telecom sector in Nigeria. Industry leaders have told Bikyamasr.com that the new partnership is likely to increase other companies desire to push forward on similar endeavors. “We realize that there is an increasing requirement for broadband services in Nigeria in line with global development and we at Phase3 Telecom are ready to facilitate the effective delivery of same to businesses and all other users using our reliable aerial fiber optic network. This informs our partnership with Dancom Technologies which has resulted in the development of one of the most robust and extensive fiber optic network coverage in the country. We are ready to lead the broadband revolution and ensure that we help Nigerians enjoy the benefits and comfort of broadband connection,” Jegede said. Boye Olusanya, chief executive officer, Dancom Technologies, also stated that the companies have put in some of the most advanced technologies in their networks to help meet expectation of customers. “Our aim has always been to provide quality service to our customers. In driving this, we have invested significantly in the latest technologies that can deliver required services to our customers. This investment, coupled with our use of aerial fibre as well as our partnership with Phase3, allows us to meet and surpass the quality threshold we set for ourselves,” he said. BM ShortURL: http://goo.gl/FXOK9 Tags: Nigeria, Phase3, Telecom Section: Tech, West Africa
