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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling

MainOne supports VIPNET with increased capacity

MainOne , a leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider in West Africa , has upgraded Ivorian ISP VIPNET ’ s capacity from 155Mbps to 1Gbps . VIPNET is a telecommunications operator that provides connectivity services and technology integration solutions through the national broadband coverage .

VIPNET is a telecommunications operator operating in Côte d ’ Ivoire and Burkina Faso , whose main activity is the provision of Internet access and services through the national broadband coverage , but the company has also established itself in the provision of high added value telecommunication services .
The use of advanced technologies and the quality of its equipment have enabled VIPNET to deploy a robust and reliable network and to offer its customers highspeed Internet access and cutting-edge telecommunications services .
Over the years , VIPNET has positioned itself as one of the major Internet providers in Côte d ’ Ivoire and is known as the third Internet access provider and first alternative operators in Côte d ’ Ivoire .
VIPNET became MainOne ’ s first local ISP partner in Côte d ’ Ivoire . Following a successful year , a request was made to upgrade its capacity provisioning as a result of MainOne ’ s world-class connectivity services and VIPNET business growth / expansion .
Speaking on the decision to upgrade , Ahmed Cherif , CEO , VIPNET , said : “ Operational excellence is imperative for the growth of all companies . MainOne has ensured we achieve and maintain our commitment to providing the best connectivity and technology services to the Ivorian market which has enabled us to maintain our position as a major internet service provider in Côte d ’ Ivoire . We value the relationship with MainOne and trust that the upgrade will only lead to more successes and an enabled ICT ecosystem in the country ”.
Etienne Kouadio Doh , Country Manager , MainOne , added : “ MainOne is happy to support VIPNET in its efforts to meet its business objectives in Cote d ’ Ivoire . We remain strongly committed to providing innovative ICT infrastructure , solutions and services that drive the growth of businesses and we continue to push for the growth and development of the digital economy in the francophone region .” p
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