PCCW Global, the international operating division of Hong Kong’s premier telecom service provider, HKT has signed a deal with telecoms infrastructure company, Phase3 Telecom to jointly provide new and advanced communications solutions in Nigeria and across West Africa.
The National Long Distance Operator (NLDO) licensed by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Phase3’s agreement with PCCW Global will see it have access to PCCW’s vast international Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network which covers over 3,000 cities around the world and in major African cities including Maputo, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg.
In turn, Phase3 will enable the Hong Kong-headquartered company gain improved access to networks in Nigeria through its robust fibre infrastructure.
“We have deployed more than 60,000 km of fibre optic cable to date with another 3,000 km planned for the next 18 months,” said Stanley Jegede, Phase3 Telecom’s Chief Executive Officer.
He added that the company would expand to more key cities in West Africa, as its global network paves way for great offering for corporate and institutional clients who desire getting global solutions locally.
Mr Jegede stated that the company’ s mission is to connect all Nigerians with each other and with the world.
In furtherance of this and its West Africa expansion plan, Phase3 Telecom is adding an aerial cable system, which will connect Lagos with Cotonou, Benin Republic’s economic centre.
When this is completed, Nigerian companies and multinationals operating in the country would be able to connect with other West African markets at low cost.
“PCCW Global is keen to explore new opportunities with Phase3 Telecom, as our collaboration opens up new connectivity in West Africa,” Vice President and Head of Sale of PCCW’s EEMEA operations, Mr James Welch said.
He also said the company’s cost-effective communications solutions will help the company in facilitating improved communications for businesses Nigeria.
The partners said their collaboration would continue, as they seek to provide more advanced telecoms services across Nigeria and throughout Africa.
