Nokia has announced a strategic
partnership with iSAT Africa to enhance rural connectivity in Liberia, aiming
to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable, affordable network access to
underserved communities.
The three-year deployment will cover
approximately 200 sites across rural areas in Liberia, leveraging Nokia's Rural
Connect solution. This partnership will extend network coverage beyond major
cities, driving socio-economic development in Liberia's remote areas.
Nokia's Rural Connect solution
includes its industry-leading AirScale radio portfolio, featuring Massive MIMO
radios, remote radio heads, and base stations. Additionally, iSAT Africa will
benefit from Nokia's MantaRay Network Management solutions, which deliver a
unified, automated view of the network, enhancing monitoring and management
capabilities.
By collaborating with Nokia, iSAT
Africa will be able to extend its network reach, offering mobile network
operators a cutting-edge solution that is both cost-effective and highly
efficient. This expansion will enable rural communities to access critical
services, driving social and economic progress in the region.
"We're proud to collaborate
with iSAT Africa on this initiative," said
Osama Said, Nokia's Customer Team Head for West Africa and Enterprise. "Our
Rural Connect solution ensures robust coverage in remote areas, enabling voice
and data services for historically underserved communities."
Rakesh Kukreja, iSAT Africa's
Founder and Managing Director, added, "Our partnership with Nokia
underscores our commitment to reducing the digital divide. Nokia's Rural
Connect solution offers lean, energy-efficient technologies that allow us to
extend coverage into underserved areas."
By: Kanto Okanta
