IS commits US$15m into major fibre expansion

Internet Solutions (IS) Ghana plans to bolster Internet speed for enterprise clients by investing US$15million into its metro fibre network over the next three years.

Internet Solutions metro fibre and network infrastructure expansion plans, which was launched in Accra last week by the Communications Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, is expected to help businesses have easier communications with employees and branches all over the world.

According to the Managing Director of Internet Solutions, Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, the metro fibre investment -- which is one of the single biggest strategic investments to be committed by an Internet service provider in the country -- signals the company’s commitment to deliver on high end-to-end service level agreements with its global clients.

She said: “Though there have been significant investments in Ghana’s economy with regard to telecommunications, access to ICT resources has been challenging largely due to limited last mile infrastructure.

“To contribute to the economic growth of our nation, Ghana, Internet Solutions over the next three years has committed to investing US$15million into our metro fibre and network expansion projects.“Our fibre infrastructure therefore becomes an enabler to other solutions, such as connectivity, cloud and communication.

”Internet Solutions, which is a division of South African-based Dimension Data, made its entry into the country’s Internet services business in 2008.Over the years, the company has embarked on continuous investment into its 3.5GHz band wireless network, microwave links and fibre as it bids to offer unrivalled cost-effective Internet solutions to high data consumers across the country.

“With that passion and belief that the Internet must work to make the world a better place, we have over the years invested in the ICT industry in 58 countries of the world under the NTT, Dimension Data and InternetSolutions brands.“Since the establishment of Internet Solutions in Ghana in 2008, the company has grown to be an integral part of the growth and future focus of businesses in Ghana and other West African countries.

“Through this additional investment today, Internet Solutions will deliver faster and more reliable ICT services to our clients, and the clients of our partners. Our fibre infrastructure will be marketed under our open access model that will enable other service providers to fully utilise the existing infrastructure, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership.

“The commitment of other providers to take up the opportunity of our open access model signifies the confidence the market has in the Internet Solutions brand.“We will continue to deliver our reliable and cost-effective ICT solutions; such as dedicated Internet access, MPLS VPN, cloud and communication services to businesses in Ghana and across the globe.

“Our managed cloud services such as web and applications hosting, managed data storage, managed security, lead services and shared rack services provide businesses the flexibility and security to operate cost-effectively, leveraging on our environmentally-friendly data centre,“ Mrs. Atekpe added.