Etisalat extends broadband services to Akure

In its efforts to offer quality internet service to its customers, Etisalat Nigeria has formally launched its 3.75G easyblaze broadband service in Akure, Ondo State. The company said the service promises to significantly improve how its subscribers in the city experience and use the internet on a wide variety of devices while enabling more businesses meet their communication needs through super fast connectivity.

The company said the two-pronged launch event included a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida to demonstrate the easyblaze speed, and a roadshow to flag-off field marketing activities.

Speaking at the Deji of Akure’s palace, Chief Commercial Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Wael Ammar, said with the launch of the 3.75G HSPA+Easyblaze broadband Service in Akure, Etisalat customers can now buy data bundles on mobile phones, smartphones, MiFi and WiFi devices, as well as on USB modems. “The launch of the 3G platform promises changes that will enhance multimedia functionality, high speed mobile broadband and internet access; allowing users to make video calls, watch live videos, send and receive emails and download music from their devices,” he said.

According to him, the 3.75G service will offer Etisalat Nigeria subscribers mobile internet at unrivalled speed. “We all know small and big businesses rely on the internet for communications. With the extension of our easyblaze service to Akure, businesses can access the web much faster and at affordable costs whether through their laptops, mobile phones, smartphones or tablets,” Ammar said.

Responding to the goodwill message of the Etisalat delegation, Oba Adegboye Adesida, applauded Etisalat Nigeria for raising the bar of telecommunication services in the state. “I am really happy with Etisalat for the progress it has made in the nation’s telecommunications industry despite its late entry into the market, and I urge them to continue with this good work,” he said.

Also speaking at the launch, High Chief Engineer, J. Olusoga, the Lisa of Akure, commended Etisalat. In his words, “Etisalat is young but your presence has been felt leading to improved competitiveness of the Nigerian telecoms industry. We thank Etisalat for the work done in giving scholarships to undergraduates at the Federal University of Technology here in Akure, and urge you to continue to invest in the Nigerian economy and remain competitive so that at the end of the day, subscriber will continue to be the winners.”

Source: Daily Independent