Broadbased
Communications Ltd, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, says it will complement the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs’ efforts in achieving the next generation fibre optics broadband network for the region.
The company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Chidi Ibisi, made the assertion in an  interview with newsmen in Abuja recently.
Ibisi said the company remained an open access fibre optic network infrastructure provider and did not compete with its clients in providing the last mile services to consumers of telecommunications companies’ services.
He explained that the company rather provided the infrastructure that made it possible for its clients to reach the last mile.
“As the need for broadband connectivity expands, broadbased communications will be a major enabler to telecommunications operators and other industry players that are interested in providing services to the last mile.
“Broadbased communications services are expected to help to address the challenges of fibre optic deployment in the nine oil producing states and to promote infrastructure sharing and reduce right of way issues.
“The company will collaborate with the Niger Delta Ministry in providing broadband connectivity access to the states to increase broadband access in the region in line with the Ministry’s vision,’’ Ibisi said.
The Tide reports that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, said that Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) would be deployed to create ventures that would positively impact the states in various sectors.
Broadbased Communications Ltd, the minister said, would for instance, drive a fibre optic broadband infrastructure highway revolution in the states via a shared development module.
Usani said it would provide broadband access aimed at impacting various sectors, including healthcare, housing, education and agriculture, community and manpower development, among others.