SkyVision investing over 2 Billion NGN to enable every person in Nigeria to enjoy reliable, high quality and affordable Broadband Internet connectivity
SkyVision invests in Nigerian internet connectivity with new inclined-orbit Combi service.
September 22, 2008 - SkyVision, a leading global telecommunication service provider, is announcing a 2 billion NGN investment and welcomes the first ten new customers who are now completing the installation of their SkyVision Combi platform, scheduled to deliver service before year-end.
SkyVision Combi, will be mainly using the powerful inclined orbit AfricaSat-1 satellite. SkyVision Combi was launched in June 2008 and already SkyVision is delivering its service to General Data & Engineering, its first customer in Nigeria and over 10 new customers currently completing their SkyVision Combi installation.
SkyVision Combi is designed first and foremost to deliver high-capacity Internet access in a package that makes it readily accessible to new customers and will affect every person in Nigeria by its universal offering of cost-effective broadband Internet connectivity.
"SkyVision Combi is an innovative solution combining advanced technology and high-capacity Internet service designed for a mature Internet market with the advantage of ground breaking package pricing designed to upgrade existing Internet communication capabilities while removing the implementation barriers traditionally associated with massive upgrade to communications solutions", said Mark Gazit SkyVision's President and CEO during his visit in Nigeria, "SkyVision Combi is a comprehensive satellite offering. It includes the complete earth station; on-site installation; training and unlimited, high-speed bandwidth all for an affordable single monthly fee. This service provides a low- risk, easy-to-implement solution for any Nigerian provider seeking to upgrade his broadband connectivity capability. The low-risk is particular appealing to companies who wish to move fast i.e. they will not be required to make any investment in order to start their service. "
The service utilizes high-quality satellite C-Band service with advanced DVB S2 technology for optimal performance that is immune to the difficulties presented by the heavy-rain environment in Nigeria. The advantage of a high speed Internet solution is that the end-user experience is comparable to traditional landline broadband services - with more reliable availability typically achieved by satellite.
A low-cost solution with NO start up fee is ideal to meet the growing demand for broadband access and the next generation applications which in Nigeria are growing faster than anywhere else in the world.
Mark Gazit wished to stress the key characteristics of the new service: "SkyVision Combi is unique in its ability to combine the best technology on the market with a pricing model that requires no upfront capital expenditure and includes professional installation, high-capacity broadband connectivity and a 24/7 support in a single monthly fee. This service is packaged in a way that, for the first time, makes it available to a whole new class of telecom entrepreneurs wishing to deliver the next generation end-user service and applications in Nigeria".