Swift Networks, Nigeria’s leading provider of high speed broadband internet and data services to enterprise and consumer customers announced recently that 500 volunteers will test-drive its brand new Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in preparation for its launch in Lagos, in the first instance. SWIFT has built the LTE network on the spectrum resources of the Direct On PC which it acquired recently, enabling it to overlay the ultra-fast LTE network over its current 4G WIMAX network to offer higher access speed to its current and future customers.
Wireless spectrum is a finite resource and LTE uses it more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience. It delivers at least 10 times faster download speed than 3G and 4 times that of WIMAX 4G networks.
“This will be Nigeria’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network; we will not rush this launch and will take every care to ensure that we get it right the first time. Getting the most aggressive users from our current customer base to test-drive it will enable us to debug and fine-tune it to meet the exerting demands of our target customer base”, according to Mr. Chukwuma Okoye, the Chief Operating Officer of SWIFT.
“We continue to see the demand for true broadband internet skyrocket in Nigeria and our 4G LTE network rollout starting from Lagos responds to what customers want from their broadband internet experience — faster and more reliable services backed by 24×7 customer care,” said Philip Sonibare, Assistant General Manager, Consumer Sales and Marketing at SWIFT Networks.
When activated, the new LTE network will bring the following key benefits to the market:
Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering internet speeds of up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can download, upload and stream audio and video content without buffering as well as make high definition phone calls. Gamers will also game faster than ever before.
Reliability. SWIFT has not only built the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network, but is now also reinforcing it to be the most reliable 4G LTE network.
Cool new modems. SWIFT will offer several new LTE modems, including WIFI capable indoor modems with telephone ports and mobile multi-user WIFI enabled versions for people on the go. All these will enable LTE internet and data speeds on PCs, Laptops, smart phones and tablets, either at home, office or in transit. 8/26/2013 Page 3
Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like, YouTube video streaming, gaming, two-way video calling over Skype or Google Hangout and other applications Nigerian users have abandoned due to lack of adequate network speed.
