The Nigerian Communications Satellite tv for pc (NigComSat) Ltd has entered a multi-year partnership with Eutelsat, a world chief in satellite tv for pc communications, to ship Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite tv for pc providers in Nigeria.

The collaboration goals to supply high-speed, low-latency connectivity to varied sectors, together with authorities, enterprises, and underserved rural areas, enabling purposes equivalent to distant communications, cellular connectivity, and offshore operations.

Aisha Bantam, Head, Company Affairs Division in an announcement late Wednesday, famous that Leveraging the OneWeb LEO community, positions NigComSat as a number one satellite tv for pc service supplier within the nation.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) which is a satellite tv for pc’s path across the Earth at an altitude of roughly 500 to 2,000 kilometers, are recognized for his or her skill to supply quicker and extra dependable connectivity attributable to their proximity to the Earth’s floor, leading to decrease latency in comparison with conventional geostationary satellites.

Talking on the partnership, Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, NigComSat’s Managing Director, described the partnership as a major milestone in bridging Nigeria’s digital divide.

She mentioned: “We’re delighted to deepen our collaboration with Eutelsat, a globally famend satellite tv for pc know-how chief. This partnership is a milestone for NIGCOMSAT, enabling us to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide by the cutting-edge capabilities of OneWeb LEO satellites.

“Collectively, we are going to ship scalable, dependable connectivity options to foster progress throughout authorities providers, companies and communities nationwide.”

She added, ‘this partnership attests to the robust ties between Nigeria and France in advancing satellite tv for pc and house know-how. By becoming a member of forces, Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT are poised to drive innovation, speed up digital transformation, and open new alternatives for connectivity throughout Nigeria and past.’