Can the Main One do what GLOating 1 has not Done ? Mr Adeola has been "underground" to an extent over the years but with stellar performances at GTBank,Linkserve (the premier ISP),Fate Foundation and a host of pioneering services to the nigerian nation We await another iconic Businessman's foray into the Arena of BroadBand Comms.
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Main One Cable Company Limited, the first submarine cable company offering open access and wholesale broadband capacity in West Africa, has been completed and commissioned, officials of the firm said yesterday.
The facility offers 1,920 gigabytes per second (Gbps) data capacity and is 7, 000 kilometres long. With landing stations in Nigeria and Ghana, and branching units in Morocco, Canary Islands, Senegal and Ivory Coast, the cable will deliver unprecedented broadband capacity to West Africa; more than ten times what is currently available..
With its cable system now turned on, the company is strategically positioned to champion the communications revolution in Africa, impacting businesses, governments, and individuals by providing higher bandwidth and exceptional speeds at a lower cost.
Though Nigeria's internet penetration is still at its lowest ebb, the much anticipated landing of Main One submarine cable this month would indeed crash the cost of internet access, bringing about the desirable digital revolution that the country has been yearning for, industry watchers say. They further expound that the considerable increase in available bandwidth from the Main One cable will provide telecommunications industry with the additional
capacity they require to expand networks and mobilize a broader range of services. The ramifications of the cable will be felt in all sectors; from education, to health, and entertainment, helping to drive economic growth and creating employment opportunities on the African continent.
Fola Adeola, chairman, Main One Cable Company stated: "Today is a historic day for West Africa. The arrival of the Main One cable proves that much good can be done by Africans for Africans. We are pleased to realise the fruit of our dedication and commitment in the past30 months.
"More importantly, we are happy to be a channel for driving growth in Africa, and changing the status quo for the average African as reliable internet connectivity becomes easily accessible and affordable for all", he concluded. Main One is wholly African and is the first privately owned submarine network cable in West Africa. A landmark achievement, Main One delivered its cable system on time and within budget, a rare occurrence with projects of this magnitude and complexity.
Industry watchers say that the system would also contribute to an immediate 50 percent drop in the price of bandwidth in Nigeria and Ghana, and continued price reduction was anticipated over time. BusinessDay gathered that GSM operator, MTN Nigeria, is the largest single user of bandwidth in the country. As at today, the company's bandwidth demand is put at 2 Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM).
The facility offers 1,920 gigabytes per second (Gbps) data capacity and is 7, 000 kilometres long. With landing stations in Nigeria and Ghana, and branching units in Morocco, Canary Islands, Senegal and Ivory Coast, the cable will deliver unprecedented broadband capacity to West Africa; more than ten times what is currently available..
With its cable system now turned on, the company is strategically positioned to champion the communications revolution in Africa, impacting businesses, governments, and individuals by providing higher bandwidth and exceptional speeds at a lower cost.
Though Nigeria's internet penetration is still at its lowest ebb, the much anticipated landing of Main One submarine cable this month would indeed crash the cost of internet access, bringing about the desirable digital revolution that the country has been yearning for, industry watchers say. They further expound that the considerable increase in available bandwidth from the Main One cable will provide telecommunications industry with the additional
capacity they require to expand networks and mobilize a broader range of services. The ramifications of the cable will be felt in all sectors; from education, to health, and entertainment, helping to drive economic growth and creating employment opportunities on the African continent.
Fola Adeola, chairman, Main One Cable Company stated: "Today is a historic day for West Africa. The arrival of the Main One cable proves that much good can be done by Africans for Africans. We are pleased to realise the fruit of our dedication and commitment in the past30 months.
"More importantly, we are happy to be a channel for driving growth in Africa, and changing the status quo for the average African as reliable internet connectivity becomes easily accessible and affordable for all", he concluded. Main One is wholly African and is the first privately owned submarine network cable in West Africa. A landmark achievement, Main One delivered its cable system on time and within budget, a rare occurrence with projects of this magnitude and complexity.
Industry watchers say that the system would also contribute to an immediate 50 percent drop in the price of bandwidth in Nigeria and Ghana, and continued price reduction was anticipated over time. BusinessDay gathered that GSM operator, MTN Nigeria, is the largest single user of bandwidth in the country. As at today, the company's bandwidth demand is put at 2 Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM).
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