Phase3 Telecom Clocks 12, Celebrates Landmark Network Wins

Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider will today mark its 12 years of service excellence. 

It may be recalled that the firm which began operations in 2003, had an auspicious start pioneering optic fiber services on power lines, to provide backbone and broadband services that is currently driving Nigeria’s telecommunications revolution.

A few years after it commenced service, Phase3 extended its reach beyond Nigeria when it executed a partnership agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); to facilitate the development of telecom infrastructure over power lines across members’ countries and this infrastructure is currently being deployed across the region.

Now twelve years with multiple global partnerships and groundbreaking expansion projects to lay claims to; the firm is transforming the sub-region’s telecommunications landscape using innovative ways and leveraging the best technology to help people and businesses operating in the region effectively connect with each other and the rest of the world.

Mr. Stanley Jegede, chief executive officer, Phase3 Telecom  said that-  “Phase3 family is incredibly humbled by the tremendous achievements it keeps recording from its unwavering commitment to ensuring sustainable socio-economic development in the West African sub-region through proffering the best solutions that enhance the availability of broadband connectivity. From our very first client who believed in the value of our reliable and quality connectivity solutions; to the growing mobile telecom service operators who transformed cellular communication into an engine for innovation, one-on-one, and multi-level connection as well as socio-cultural change; to big internet and technology players who serve millions of customers with services built on our network resilience; it is truly exhilarating and rewarding to be a part of helping these businesses and more achieve success”.

He said that, “2015 marks major milestones for Phase3 and as we celebrate our 12th anniversary the spirit of excellence and determination to raise the bar higher has never been stronger.

Especially, with the recent addition to our local and global network wins and recognitions making us two-time winner of Pan African Broadband for Enterprise Solution Provider of the Year at Titans of Tech Awards and Best Customer Service Company in Network Management at Nigeria Customer Service Award as well as first-time Broadband Service Provider of the Year at Nigeria Technology Awards”.

He added that all honour certainly goes to Phase3’s Team of smart, resilient, creative, vibrant, dedicated and intelligent women and men; who are committed to building a model powerhouse, focused on achieving the vision of its founders; success of its clients while riding on the invaluable strength of it partnerships.

Jegede concluded by stating that “12 years of operations has been a lesson in positivity for Phase3 and on behalf of the entire Team wish to thank God, our clients, partners, stakeholders and well wishers for making our vision of offering clients top service a reality; thus validating the credibility of an indigenous brand like us. We look forward to continuing to work together to help people and businesses go further, faster and achieving sustainable economic progress in the coming years”.