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NCC Grants Viasat Full Suite Of Operating Licenses In Nigeria

DigitalTimesNGBy DigitalTimesNG18 May 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
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Viasat Inc., a global communications company, working in partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced it has been granted a full suite of operating licenses.

The operating licenses include an Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, a VSAT license and three Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) licenses—all aimed at bringing high-quality satellite internet connectivity to Nigerian communities where limited or no internet service is currently available.

The NCC granted Viasat multiple licenses to operate within the 28GHz Ka-band satellite frequency band.

The 28GHz Ka-band spectrum has enabled satellite broadband to be the fastest-growing segment of satellite communications, and the leading global broadband solution to connect the estimated 3.6 billion people in the world left behind by terrestrial infrastructure.

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Cross-section of the Viasat team during a visit to the NCC…..February 2020

DigitalTimesNG understands that with access to the 28GHz Ka-band spectrum, Viasat will be positioned to expand its satellite-based internet connectivity service to more regions and citizens across Africa—ahead of the launch of ViaSat-3, its ultra-high-capacity global satellite constellation comprising of three communications satellites.

A ViaSat-3 satellite, aimed to serve Africa, as well as Europe and the Middle East, is planned for launch in 2022.

“We are proud to be working with the NCC and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to help the Nigerian government achieve their broadband goals to improve the quality of life of its citizens,” said Rick Baldridge, president and CEO, Viasat.

“We believe our proven satellite internet solution, will bring cost-effective internet services to Nigerian towns where large gaps exist between demand and the affordability and availability of internet services.

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A combined team of the NCC and Viasat representatives after a meeting at the NCC headquarters in Abuja…..February 2020

“We want to thank the NCC for granting us the licensing framework required, and for preserving 28GHz Ka-band spectrum for satellite-based services that will greatly contribute to breaking down barriers required to achieve digital and social inclusion for all of Nigeria.”

Since being granted the licenses, Viasat has begun a trial program to connect five unserved Nigerian communities covering approximately 15,000 people.

Viasat plans to provide details on the trials later this year.

 

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