In a move to democratise the satellite broadband pricing in Nigeria, Coollink in partnership with Konnect Africa has launched a new affordable pricing regime that would ensure rural communities and businesses in Nigeria have access to the internet.
The company announced the new ASTA packages and equipment prices today in Lagos, making satellite internet more affordable for subscribers in Nigeria.
This new positioning is to further bridge the connectivity gap in the country by enabling both professional and residential customers to benefit from pocket friendly offers, said Philippe Baudrier. Directeur Commercial, Global Broadband Service, Konnect Africa.
With packages starting from N5, 500 and equipment from N36, 000, consumers can surf on speeds of up to 20Mbps wherever they are in Nigeria, while subscribers will enjoy free internet browsing from 12am to 6am daily, he said.
Mr. Baudrier said that the offer represents another giant stride from Coollink, the first and only satellite broadband provider to offer data rollover for consumers in the market.
“This data rollover will still be available for ASTA customers on the new package prices. Providing broadband through satellite technology, ASTA service is available to everyone in Nigeria no matter how remotely located they are.”
Speaking on the impact of satellite broadband in Nigeria, Mr. Shahin Nouri Chief Executive Officer of Coollink added: “in late 2017, we successfully transformed Satellite Broadband Services in Nigeria. We simplified purchasing, installation and data plan subscription processes.”
Indeed, he said, “with our online shop, Asta.ng, customers can order high-speed Internet connections from anywhere in Nigeria and be connected within 2 to 5 business days. Today we are improving further on the pricing front by reducing and subsidizing heavily price of equipment and subscriptions, reducing equipment price from N99, 000 to N36,000 and introducing a 5GB plan at N5,500. I am very proud to say that with Konnect Africa’s partnership we improved the whole customer journey and offer affordable satellite broadband to everyone.”
Jean-Claude Tshipama, Chief Executive Officer of Konnect Africa, noted: “Nowhere is the digital divide felt more than in Africa. On this rapidly developing, young and vibrant continent, every business and individual is keen to reach their potential. An affordable high-speed internet connection is essential to their success”.
Coollink and Konnect Africa, has had industry partnership for more than 2 years now, have together undertaken the challenge to bring connectivity everywhere in Nigeria.
