Abuja, May 2020: In support of the Federal Government and Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) fight against corona virus (COVID-19), leading independent fiber optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider – Phase3 Telecom, has deployed free fibre broadband connectivity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) COVID-19 Isolation Centre. A 360-500 bed facility located at THISDAY Dome in Abuja’s Central Business District.
Phase3, a member of the Corporate Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) says, this development is motivated by the company’s focus to do all that it possibly can, to help local communities in reducing the risk and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. As accessible high-speed and secure internet across communities, testing, isolation and healthcare facilities, is integral to effective COVID-19 response.
Especially in the areas of speed of communications; community sensitization; management of misinformation and stigmatization and as a critical digital collaboration tool for our incredible frontline healthcare workers in data gathering, sharing and management.
According to executive chairman, Phase3, Mr Stanley Jegede, “it is beyond a doubt that in the advent of the corona virus pandemic, access to super speed, reliable and affordable internet, is more crucial than ever, for all the outstanding health and essential workers on the frontlines of putting an end to the scourge of this dreadful disease. COVID-19 adverse impact on our lives and livelihood is unprecedented and one that we as a people and part of a diverse global village must do everything we can to put an end to”.
He says, to do this effectively and efficiently, we need the power of secure and trusted connectivity for those on the frontlines, to access and exchange information with counterparts across borders. In addition to helping these workers and patients in very lonely situations, keep close contact with family and friends through their devices for voice, video, messaging and entertainment purposes in seamless ways that Phase3 Telecom fibre broadband provides.
While commending all the organizations and individuals that made the isolation center a reality for their ingenuity and contributions;
Jegede in his concluding statement says, “it is difficult to imagine the overwhelming pain and grief persons and families who have been affected by corona virus are experiencing and Phase3 team’s thoughts and prayers are certainly with them. And as the world races towards a vaccine and cure, he believes the fight against COVID-19 may be a daunting one but it is not an insurmountable task for the Nigerian government, NCDC, healthcare professionals and the citizenry”.
That Phase3 will continue to deploy its robust network infrastructure, scalability, interconnect operational capacity, resilience, service optimization and coverage resources, in supporting efforts to combat the virus.
About Phase3 Telecom:
Phase3 Telecom, established since 2003, is Nigeria’s leading independent aerial fiber optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider. With a proven track record, our business portfolio and operational capacity offers a wide range of tailored connectivity, communication and cloud solutions to government institutions, public and private companies as well as multilateral and bilateral organizations through our world-class, resilient, and state-of-the-art network layout and architecture.
Phase3 Telecom Bags Recognition for Network Management
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s foremost independent fibre optic infrastructure, connectivity solutions and telecommunications service provider, has been honoured by the Africa Innovation Forum for its contributions to telecoms industry growth at an award ceremony which held recently.
The company welcomed this as an auspicious development in the wake of its revised corporate vis-a-vis governance structure; on-going network technology upgrades for its increasing user portfolio of MSMEs, services sector and multinational companies; its robust steps in capturing new markets as well as its active support for country’s thriving broadband penetration drive.
According to company’s spokesperson, Mrs. Morayo Nwabufo “The Phase3 win confirms the company’s inimitable approach to proffering network service solutions that foster digital transformation; engenders top value for its clients and strengthen its vision for West Africa and the global telecom space”.
She added that Phase3’s growing realization of its strategic insight and blueprint to limiting the current digital divide in Africa’s telecommunications industry is being validated by such honours and is certainly not taken for granted – as much is expected of the company still.
She also reiterated that the company’s continuing collaboration with key partners, allows it to extend its reach in the West African sub-region. Hence solidifying its place as an indigenous telecom service provider of repute, and one of the broadband champions of Africa’s socio-economic development.
In acknowledgement of the collective contributions of the firm’s vibrant team and stakeholders towards receiving such recognition, Nwabufo added that with the statement that “quicker broadband penetration remains a major focus for Phase3, the company would continue to ensure that the region enjoys quality of service, reliability and exceptional customer experience that ride on invaluable partnerships, investment in communications technology and a secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure”.
