BTCL unveils ultimate communication solution

Botswana Telecommunication Corporation Limited (BTCL) has introduced a Mobile VSAT product that gives a new meaning to doing business from any location in the country. Speaking at the launch at Mo- kolodi Nature Reserve last week, BTCL Managing Director Paul Taylor said the Mobile VSAT is the ultimate communication solution ideal for businesses in remote, temporary and emergency areas.

The service can be used to transmit and receive data signals through a satellite. This primarily targets government departments (military, police, disaster recovery aid), SMMEs (tourism, lodges) and large corporations (mobile banking, mining). Mobile VSAT unit provides reliable business connectivity even in the most remote location. This is how it works; the user can pull up to any location and quickly establish voice, video and data connection at the touch of a button.

Taylor said that the VSATs broadband signal is dependable, avail- able anywhere and easy to configure via satellite connectivity. “It helps businesses that need to move their virtual private network from one region to another seamlessly,” he said.
At a quick button deployment, the dish will automatically deploy, lock on satellite and create high-speed network for any in range computers, smart phones or other wireless devices. In terms of aesthetics, it is built for extreme environments that can handle extreme rain and wind. “It can extend any communications network, helping to overcome geographical barriers, ter- restrial network limitations and other constraining infrastructure issue,” said the MD.

He also pointed out that the telecommunications services remain an indispensable if not a prerequisite for improving the socio-economic liveli- hoods of the people of Botswana. He also said that the need to ensure ubiquity in access to telecommunications services and products reflect his organisation’s commitment to bridge the digital divide. “In BTCL, we see ourselves as a catalyst for this change process in delivering relevant and responsive products and services to the local market. In launching the Mobile V-SAT product today, it is important to note that mainstream- ing telecommunications solutions is a critical ingredient to fostering economic growth as diversification remains a key national policy priority,” he said.

“These compliments the adoption and imple- mentation of the national ICT Policy that reflects on a continued commitment to the development of a robust telecom- munications eco-system predicated on transitioning the country from efficiency based economy to a knowledge based economy, underpinned by increased innovation, productivity and competi- tiveness,” he observed.