Artistic rendition of the
NigComSat-1R satellite.

...Newtec to provide a Ka-band hub platform including terminals to offer B2B and B2C broadband services. The broadband platform will enable optimal and cost effective voice, data, video, Internet and application service solutions over Nigeria via the NigComSat-1R satellite. NIGCOMSAT Limited, was founded in 2006 by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communication Technology with a mission to become the leading communication satellite operator and service provider in Africa and an aim of leveraging that for the benefit of the nation.

The installation of a first Newtec broadband hub is already complete. NIGCOMSAT plans to operate several thousands of satellite modems within the first year of operation. It is expected that the NigComSat-1R will enable a National ICT revolution in Nigeria by providing cost effective solutions and affordable access to meet Nigeria’s telecommunications, broadcast, aviation, maritime, defense and security needs.