Somali operator to set up LTE network to enable internet connections

East African nation Somalia is set to become the next African country to launch an network in the country’s capital city, Mogadishu, reports IT Web Africa.

Global voice, data and carrier solutions provider Glocall Telecom plans to set up a 4G network in Somalia.The US based company plans to partner with broadband company, Tazca Connects, to help businesses, schools and homes connect to a fast and reliable internet connection.

Tazca Connects will take care of the hardware infrastructure while Glocall will provide the service.

“Deploying 4G LTE with Tazca Connects will accelerate global connectivity in Somalia and provide new opportunities to stimulate socio economic growth by increasing access to information and rich content services,” said Mobeen Bhamjee, Glocall Telecoms’ chief executive officer said.

Michael Sisto, vice president of sales at Tazca Connects added: “Our partnership in Somalia demonstrates that powerful software combined with a powerful vision can connect people anywhere on Earth with cost-effective, carrier-grade LTE services.”

Somalia’s mobile penetration as at the end of 2013 stood at 52%, according to BuddeComm research.GTB

source: GTB