GTT and WANSAT team up to offer internet services to more unserved communities

In its plan to provide more internet services across more of Guyana, local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with WANSAT Networks Inc. (WANSAT), to provide satellite broadband connectivity to rural and hinterland areas.

WANSAT is a Guyanese owned internet service provider that utilizes modern satellite systems.

The two companies have promised that customers will now be able to access connectivity anywhere across Guyana.

The partnership between GTT and WANSAT will provide much-needed connectivity to communities that are currently underserved or unserved.

CEO at GTT Damian Blackburn said his company is thrilled to launch this new service with WANSAT.

“This partnership is a significant step towards achieving our goal of providing connectivity to every corner of Guyana. By expanding our network and leveraging WANSAT’s expertise in satellite technology, we can now provide reliable telecommunications services to customers in areas that were previously unreachable”,the GTT Chief Executive said at the launching on Wednesday.

The Chief Operating Officer of WANSAT, William Moseley said Guyana needs reliable satellite broadband connectivity now, and WANSAT is proud to partner with GTT to make that need a reality.

“Our service will open doors in all sectors of society, from health and education to border security, mining, and tourism”, he noted.

GTT said the new service will enable the Ministry of Health to economically undertake numerous healthcare initiatives that require connectivity, including critical telemedicine services in the hinterland regions.

Additionally, the new service will facilitate distance learning and ongoing online teachers’ training for the Ministry of Education.

Students and teachers will have access to the same level of education and training, from region one, Barima-Waini, to Region 10, Upper Demerara, Berbice.

The two companies said they have been working closely to ensure that the planned service meets their strict requirements for reliability and affordability, and addresses the connectivity

Commenting on the partnership, Andre Jones, CEO of WANSAT said “this new service initiative has the potential to transform the telecommunications landscape in Guyana and position GTT and WANSAT as leaders in ubiquitous connectivity across Guyana’s entire territory, including land and sea. We are also committed to creating employment opportunities for members of the remote communities, by engaging them to play a role in the operation and maintenance of the satellite broadband hardware”

Minister of Tourism, Indusry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond applauded the companies for their move as she highlighted the Government’s plans to ensure more connectivity across Guyana.

The service will be available from July 2023, but customers will be allowed to pre-order the service on a priority basis, starting in May.

For more information, please visit www.gtt.co.gy or www.wansat.co.gy.