Few days ago, you launched Sairtel, what are the innovations that you are bringing to the market?
Unrivaled covered coverage and truly unlimited internet broadband service. By unrivaled coverage, I mean we have covered Nigeria like no other internet broadband provider has done. Sairtel is available in the remotest parts of Nigeria even in rural communities of difficult terrains. We have unbeatable signal qualities in city centers as well as outskirts of the cities. Take Lagos for example, areas in the center like Ikeja, Surulere, Yaba, Lekki, Ikoyi and FESTAC enjoy good internet services but as you go towards the outskirts like Agbara, Okoko, Abulegba, Ikorodu or father away to Mowe, Epa, Badore, good quality internet becomes almost impossible, but with Sairtel, you can enjoy premium quality internet service anywhere and anytime across Nigeria.
It important I mention that our Unlimited Internet Service is truly unlimited. Unlike other providers, we are not going to implement any form of FAP (i.e. Fair Access Policy), data cap, or any form of speed throttling on our service plans. For the first time in Nigeria, this is the internet service that truly gives you freedom and peace of mind.
Speed, is one thing that sells, can you say that your solution has a great speed?
Sairtel does not only offer you unlimited internet bundles, our package is with great speed as it is lowly contended. Our philosophy is to provide unrestricted internet access, and grant people the freedom to do what they desire on the internet.
Lastmile has always been a challenge for ISP and MNOs, do you think that Sairtel can bridge this gap?
Yes! We have already bridged that gap! We have taken away the hassles for finding and maintaining long haul services, we have already developed a resilient infrastructure to the last mile users thus eliminating every problem today’s internet subscriber has connecting internet to his home or office.
In a country where data is key, how affordable is your solution?
Our service is extremely affordable. We also help subscribers save on the cost of internet subscription by offering a truly unlimited internet service, thereby eliminating every possibility of double subscription or resubscription within the same month.
What segment of market are you looking at?
Primarily, the SME offices, branch offices of conglomerates, schools, churches, mosques and homes. We also have a specialized solution to provide service to residents of estates and campuses. We have committed to providing free kits for communities located in unreached or underserved areas but quite highly populated like estates and campuses.
Do you think that you can deploy effectively in North East of the country?
Yes! We already have trained service partners deployed to the North East: Maiduguri, Chibok, Baga, other Borno areas, Yobe, Adamawa, next would be Gombe and Taraba. We have personnel covering Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and even Niger Republic.
You said that you are offering free equipment to schools and other clusters, don’t you think this will affect your CapEx?
We have a philosophy to put internet access and availability above every other pursuit. We are focused on the numbers we can get connected first, we have structured our funding and partnership to carter for these projects already.
What should Nigerians anticipate from you?
Unlimited Internet Broadband that is TRULY UNLIMITED. Unparalleled customer satisfaction through personalized services. We have in mind to bring innovation and redefine what it means to have a true unlimited internet with no FAP as it is currently obtained in the country. We are trying to disrupt here!
How can Nigerians in states like Delta, Anambra, Rivers, Niger access your products, do you have physical presence there?
We have a central contact system via our website www.sairtel.com or via the support number 09122080116 – a contact to any of these channels would provide a direct link to our local support personnel nearest to you.
How are you building capacity in these areas?
We have been training service partners and using our technical installation requirements to empower youths across the nation, providing them with the kits and technical capacity to handle site installations, technical supports and trouble shooting. By this, we believe we are contributing to uplifting more from below the poverty line and helping with equitable wealth redistribution in our society.
If one wants to be a channel partner, how cam one be a part of this?
Its very simple, contact us via Sairtel.com or call 09122080116
Our service is extremely affordable. We also help subscribers save on the cost of internet subscription by offering a truly unlimited internet service, thereby eliminating every possibility of double subscription or resubscription within the same month.
