Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched a new public Wi-Fi service in Zambia that aims to provide high-speed Wi-Fi access at an affordable cost.
With the
launch in Livingstone, Zambia’s tourism capital, Liquid aims to cater in
particular to the needs of users looking for convenient and flexible
connectivity in multiple locations, such as the country’s youth, travellers
visiting the region, and local small and medium-sized enterprises. This most
recent rollout extends Liquid’s existing Wi-Fi services in Zambia, which have
been successfully offered to the country’s financial institutions for several
years.
“By establishing a public Wi-Fi network, Liquid is
ensuring that the people of Zambia have reliable access to the internet,
regardless of their location or economic status,” said Mark Townsend, CEO of Liquid
Zambia. “This initiative is one of the
ways in which we’re helping to bridge the digital divide and empower small
businesses and individuals to thrive in the global digital economy, and
simultaneously contribute to Zambia’s economic growth.”
With 4.3
million internet users in Zambia, representing an internet
penetration rate of just over 21 percent, Liquid’s public Wi-Fi access has the
potential to provide significant benefits for users in the country. This
includes easy and convenient Internet accessibility without the need for a data
plan, the productivity that comes from being able to work remotely from any
location, and access to online information and entertainment. Tourists can stay connected, and local businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups
benefit from the resulting ecommerce opportunities.
In attendance
during the launch was Zambia’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Rodney Sikumba, and
Her Worship the Mayor of Livingstone, Ms. Constance Muleabai, The expansion
will provide Wi-Fi access in public areas such as education institutions,
hospitality venues, hospitals, municipal council areas, bus stops, local
government offices, retail, and shopping malls, and more, catering to a wide
range of industries and users. In terms of data security, an additional key
feature is various layers of security that protect users from online cyber
threats.
