Starcomms invests N1.3b on network

Starcomms, a Code Division Multiple Access Telco has spent $9 million (N1.35billion) to improve capacity and strengthen its network in 10 Nigerian cities.　

The cities are: the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; Oron, Akwa-Ibom State; Jaji, Kaduna State; Suleja, Niger State; Ikot-Ekpene and Eket, both in Akwa-Ibom State; Maiduguri, Borno State; Umuahia, Abia State; Tinapa, Cross River State and Agbor in Delta State.　

Addressing the media at the weekend, Chief Operating Officer of the company, Logan Pather, said the investment which covered equipment and logistics, among others, will see Starcomms rolling out services to other parts of the country where the company previously had no coverage and also improving capacity in congested sites in areas where it currently has coverage.　

He added that from today ( May 9) and for the next three weeks, commercial launches, commercial launch of Starcomms would kick-off in all 10 cities.

He said: "Starcomms has continued to make significant investments in the telecommunications industry, despite the difficulties that characterise the business climate in Nigeria.　"