Augere Brings Broadband to Heart of Africa With Rwandan Expansion

In the news release, “Augere Brings Broadband to Heart of Africa With Rwandan Expansion” issued on 23 Aug 2011 05:00 GMT, by Augere over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the Dateline City changed to London.

Emerging Market Broadband Provider Augere Expands African Operation With Launch of Rwandan Broadband Network and Acquisition of Tanzanian Spectrum License

Augere, the experts in delivering fast, reliable broadband to emerging markets, is delighted to announce the expansion of its operations in East Africa.

On 25/11/2011 Augere, operating under the brand name QUBEE, will be commercially launching its purpose built WiMAX wireless broadband network in Kigali, Rwanda.

QUBEE will offer fast and reliable broadband Internet access to the people of Rwanda, and will further support the economic development of the area, creating significant new opportunities.

In addition, Augere is pleased to announce that on 01/06/2011 it obtained a spectrum license to offer wireless broadband services in Tanzania. This new license further expands Augere’s coverage in the region and adds to Uganda (where a successful test network is already in place) and Rwanda.

Commenting on these two announcements, David Venn, Global CEO of Augere said. “This is an exciting time for Augere. We are at the forefront of the broadband revolution in emerging markets, and the launch in Rwanda and the new license in Tanzania greatly increase the opportunities for people in the region and for the Augere business”.

Manzurul Alam, CEO of Augere East Africa also commented, “We are delighted to be bringing this new broadband service to Rwanda, and for the opportunity to begin preparations for our launch in Tanzania. I would like to thank the regulators in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania for the opportunity to bring fast and reliable broadband to the region.”

 

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