NCC: Viasat Receives License for Internet Services, Begins Trial | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
May 18, 2021
Viasat Incorporated, a Communication Company, has been granted a full suite of operating licenses in Nigeria.
READ ALSO: Bloodbath At Wedding: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Midnight Attack In Kaduna Community
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), granted Viasat; Internet Service Provider (ISP), VSAT and three Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) licenses.
READ ALSO: AF NEWS Team Tours Kidnap Prone Isuikwuato Road, Releases Video
This is in a bid to bring high-quality satellite internet connectivity to Nigerian communities where limited or no internet service is currently available.
READ ALSO: Why We Launched Air Strikes On Akwa Ibom Community - Nigerian Army
The NCC granted Viasat multiple licenses to operate within the 28GHz Ka-band satellite frequency band.
The 28GHz Ka-band spectrum has enabled satellite broadband to be the fastest growing segment of satellite communications, and the leading global broadband solution to connect the estimated 3.6 billion people in the world left behind by terrestrial infrastructure.
With access to the 28GHz Ka-band spectrum, Viasat will be positioned to expand its satellite-based internet connectivity service to more regions and citizens across Africa-ahead of the launch of ViaSat-3, its ultra-high capacity global satellite constellation comprised of three communications satellites.
READ ALSO: How a Catholic Priest Slumped and Died While Delivering Homily in Delta Church
A ViaSat-3 satellite aimed to serve Africa, Europe and the Middle East, is planned for launch in 2022.
READ ALSO: Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement
The Chief Executive Officer/president of Viasat, Rick Baldridge, while expressing gratitude to the NCC, said;
READ ALSO: Birthday Felicitation: You Have Redefined Representation in Abia; Oriaku tells Orji Kalu
"We are proud to be working with the NCC and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to help the Nigerian government achieve their broadband goals to improve the quality of life of its citizensÔÇØ.
READ ALSO: Edo elections: Oshiomhole finally reveals why APC disqualified Obaseki
"We believe our proven satellite internet solution will bring cost-effective internet services to Nigerian towns where large gaps exist between demand and the affordability and availability of internet services.
READ ALSO: Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders
"We want to thank the NCC for granting us the license framework required, and for preserving 28GHz Ka-band spectrum for satellite-based services that will greatly contribute to breaking down barriers required to achieve digital and social inclusion for all of Nigeria.ÔÇØ
READ ALSO: AFN AWARDS 2019: SIR UZOMA IHUKA, ABIA FACTS NEWSPAPER PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2019
Meanwhile, Viasat have begun a trial program to connect five un-served Nigerian communities covering approximately 15,000 people.
READ ALSO: "Ikwuano Locked Down For Alex OttiÔÇØ - Monday Ubani SAN Sends Strong Message To Opposition
Details of the trial program will be made available later this year.
Related Stories
Bloodbath At Wedding: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Midnight Attack In Kaduna Community
"Ikwuano Locked Down For Alex OttiÔÇØ - Monday Ubani SAN Sends Strong Message To Opposition
Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders
Why ICPC Is Prosecuting Mike Ozekhome Over a London Property Deal That Has Shaken Nigeria's Legal Circle | READ DETAILS
Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement
How a Catholic Priest Slumped and Died While Delivering Homily in Delta Church
""
— Faith Ukanwa