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Swift Networks Rolls out Internet Service across Nigeria

Swift Networks has unveiled the next milestone in its efforts to bring true broadband internet access to Nigerians with the launch of “SWIFTHOTSPOT”. This allows anybody with a Wi-Fi device such as Laptop, PDA and any of the other emerging Wi-Fi devices to access true broadband internet.
Swift Networks plans to roll out hundreds of these Hotspots in the course of this year.  A Hotspot is a venue that offers internet access over a Wireless Local Area Network. With an estimated 200 million laptops, PDAs and other emerging Wi-Fi devices sold worldwide per year, hotspots are bridging the challenge of the availability of true broadband access at high density population locations.
Charles Anudu, managing director, Swift Networks, explained that the ‘SWIFTHOTSPOT’ project falls within a broad strategy of providing unrivalled last mile broadband access to Nigerians, through a combination of access technologies.
Swift he said will run most of the SWIFTHOTSPOTs on its fibre infrastructure for the full speed effect and has partnered with several Fastfood restaurants, Mall operators, Country Clubs and similar convenient locations with the target market traffic for this service.
 Accordingly, customers of these locations can work over the internet with their laptops while out to grab a meal, meet with business associates or relax.
“We’ve taken the time to build a service that will provide our customers with the best broadband experience possible. Because we own all network elements, most importantly the fibre backhaul to these locations, we can better manage the quality our customers encounter when using SWIFTHOTSPOT services. We have also ensured that the new service will not affect the quality of services on offer to our current broadband data and internet customers,” said Chuma Okoye, SWIFT’s chief operating officer.
 Jacqueline Onyejiaka-Nwandu, general manager, Sales & Marketing at SWIFT Networks, said SWIFTHOTSPOT is ideal for subscribers who want a faster download experience that eludes them currently with their current fixed or mobile service provider. Subscribers who also do not yet want to commit to an extended service contract with a service provider will find SWIFTHOTSPOT’s pay-as-you-use payment plan at locations that are comfortable, clean and easy-to-find.
SWIFTHOTSPOT service was unveiled to the public in a test launch on Saturday February 7th in five locations in Lagos. They are: Tetrazzini, Akin Adesola street Victoria Island; Awolowo road, Ikoyi; Osolo way, Ajao Estate; Wharf Road, Apapa; Cubes, Silverbird Galleria Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island will be completely free to the public during the one week trial period.

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