GTT Inc. (GTT) and WANSAT Networks Inc. (WANSAT), a Guyanese-owned Internet Service Provider with a focus on providing satellite broadband connectivity to rural and hinterland areas yesterday announced the launch of their partnership “Connectivity Anywhere”, a new satellite internet service.
The partnership between GTT and WANSAT will provide much-needed connectivity to communities that are currently underserved or unserved, GTT said in a release.
“We are thrilled to launch this new service with WANSAT,” said Damian Blackburn, CEO of GTT. “This partnership is a significant step towards achieving our goal of providing connectivity to every corner of Guyana. By expanding our network and leveraging WANSAT’s expertise in satellite technology, we can now provide reliable telecommunications services to customers in areas that were previously unreachable”, Blackburn said.
William Moseley, Chief Operating Officer of WANSAT, added, “Guyana needs reliable satellite broadband connectivity now, and we are proud to partner with GTT to make this a reality. Our service will open doors in all sectors of society, from health and education to border security, mining, and tourism.”
The release said that the new service will enable the Ministry of Health to economically undertake numerous healthcare initiatives that require connectivity, including critical telemedicine services in the hinterland regions. The new service also facilitates distance learning and ongoing online teachers’ training for the Ministry of Education. Students and teachers will have access to the same level of education and training, from region one, Barima-Waini, to Region 10, Upper Demerara, Berbice.
With “Connectivity Anywhere,” the government will be able to protect Guyana’s territorial integrity, by incorporating real-time video surveillance to address concerns of illegal border crossing and violations of its territorial waters, GTT said.
GTT and WANSAT have been working closely to ensure the planned service meets their strict requirements for reliability and affordability, and addresses the connectivity needs of their customers.
Commenting on the partnership, Andre Jones, CEO of WANSAT said that “This new service initiative has the potential to transform the telecommunications landscape in Guyana and position GTT and WANSAT as leaders in ubiquitous connectivity across Guyana’s entire territory, including land and sea. We are also committed to creating employment opportunities for members of the remote communities, by engaging them to play a role in the operation and maintenance of the satellite broadband hardware”
The service will be available starting in July 2023, but customers will be allowed to pre-order service on a priority basis, starting in May.
For more information, please visit www.gtt.co.gy or www.wansat.co.gy.
