• Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Indigenous internet service provider introduces broadband for estates

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Ciudad Infrastructure Limited an indigenous internet service provider (ISP) is bringing respite to various estates in the country by providing broadband and superfast internet services at competitive rate. Known as “Broadband for Estates (B4E)”, Ciudad has promised Nigerians fast internet that is comparable to what is gotten in advanced countries and at affordable prices.

Broadband has always been seen as an enabler for business growth, with the high demand for quality internet services today by Nigerians, the need to drive the Last Mile becomes imperative.

Speaking to media representatives on the importance of the broadband solution to housing estates in the country, Seun Olajide, the managing director of Ciudad Infrastructure Limited said; “we strongly believe that Nigerians must start enjoying affordable broadband internet at reasonable rates. This is in line with United Nations position on broadband access as part of basic human rights and the National Broadband Plan of the current administration led by ministry of communications and digital economy. We are here to fill in the gaps and shorten the last mile.”

Having partnered with notable organisations to ensure that this happens, the company has assured Nigerians of nationwide coverage.

“We have partnered with notable organisations such as 9Mobile, Airtel and Telecom Italia (Italy) to ensure that the best of broadband services are made available to Nigerians similar to European markets. We took into consideration factors like coverage and cost. We have deployed in Lagos, Rivers State and other areas. Our fiber optic to the home broadband is geared towards making life easier for Nigerians,” Olajide said.

With vast experience in last mile and internet connectivity direct to businesses, hotspots and consumer broadband services; Ciudad provides completely (un)bundled solutions designed to meet various estates and homes’ requirements. This would avail businesses and residential homes in these estates to optimise and enjoy digital lifestyle which will in turn, boost their productivity.

Ciudad is managed by an experienced team of professionals with ample years of experience in the IT sector. Putting the customer at the centre, the company is on track to becoming a top 10 broadband service provider in Nigeria by 2025.

“We have deployed and are about to start running service in various estates such as Kits Courts – Ibeju Lekki, Golf Estate – Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Trinity Garden Estate also in Rivers State. We are also Banex Plaza and Sani Abacha estate in Abuja, this includes other big projects such as Lennox Shopping Mall. We have it as a mission to expand our reach and also ensuring that Nigerians start enjoying what it means to have super-fast internet”, Seun Olajide said.