A new entrant into the internet service provider market in Guyana, WANSat Networks, has announced the signing of a major deal with the international Viasat company for the distribution of its satellite broadband service in Guyana.

WANSat, which is fully owned by a group of Guyanese investors, is expected to roll out its services soon, targeting areas across the country that are currently not served by internet providers.

Viasat is a global leader in satellite communications that leverages its satellite network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections and help close the global digital gap.

In a statement, WANSat explained that the distribution agreement will leverage satellite broadband capacity from the ViaSat-3 satellite platform once it is launched and operational. The company anticipates the launch of its ViaSat-3 for the Americas satellite during the week of April 8.

Under the agreement, WANSat will market, install, and provide on-site service to broadband customers in Guyana as a licensed Internet Service Provider, in collaboration with its local partners.

“The agreement with WANSat gives Viasat a strategic local partner and channel to meet the growing connectivity needs of a nation with the fastest growing economy in the world. WANSat’s goal is to enable Guyana to reach 100% internet penetration by 2025, leveraging satellite to extend internet coverage beyond the extremities of current wireless and wireline providers”, the statement said.

Commenting on the agreement, Kevin Cohen, Head of Fixed Broadband, Latin America, & Global Prepaid Internet explained that “through this collaboration, Viasat can offer its high-quality satellite broadband connectivity across Guyana, including hard-to-reach regions. Our ability to connect unconnected communities helps create new opportunities for the people of Guyana including access to online services such as tele-medicine, distance learning, business critical tools, entertainment and e-government services. The upcoming launch of the ViaSat-3 for the Americas satellite will continue to fuel our mission to bring connectivity where it is needed most and help close the global digital gap.”

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of WANSat, Andre Jones, said this company prides itself in bringing the latest in satellite technology to the Guyanese public.

He said “leveraging Viasat’s advanced satellite technology and our expertise in satellite communications will enable us to provide cutting-edge solutions for the government of Guyana, enterprise customers, and residential customers in the remotest regions of the country. There are still tens of thousands of people in Guyana without any access to the internet, or access to a high-quality, reliable broadband internet connection—we’re going to change that.”

WANSat is preparing to roll out its Guyana service in full within weeks. The company has already launched its website, www.wansatnetworks.com to provide details about the company and its services.

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