As digital solutions provider, Globacom clocks 22 years, the technology company has sent a message of gratitude to Nigerians while promising to continue its commitment to its vision of a connected and empowered Nigeria, with its customers at the heart of its mission.
Lauding its millions of subscribers for their unalloyed loyalty and trust, Globacom disclosed that its customers round the country have been the cornerstone of its success since August 29, 2003 when it rolled out.
In a press statement issued in commemoration of the anniversary, Globacom noted, “As we reflect on these achievements, we remain steadfast in our mission to lead Nigeria and Africa into a fully digitalized future. We will continue to invest in next-generation technologies, expand data services, and create platforms that will power innovation, e-commerce, fintech, entertainment, and everyday life. Globacom will stay committed to providing limitless opportunities for individuals and businesses. The future is bright, and together we will march into a new era of boundless possibilities”.
The company which came into operation two years behind its competitors has consistently been at the forefront of making Nigerians to have unfettered access to quality products and services at affordable tariffs. It was the first mobile network operator to introduce per-second billing in the country and succeeded in crashing the cost of SIM cards, making mobile telephony accessible to the majority of Nigerians.
Scoring a retinue of firsts in innovations, it has equally gained repute for its constant infrastructure upgrade backed by a fiber optic network, connecting cities as well as hitherto uncharted terrains. Its self-owned undersea cable which is the first of its kind in Africa, Glo 1, has fanned extensive broadband capacity to Nigeria, driving the nation’s digital economy forward.
Furthermore, Glo pioneered a variety of innovative and affordable voice and data plans, expanding access to communication for individuals, boosting businesses, and helping institutions to achieve efficiency.
Aside from these, Globacom has gained wide acclaim as biggest sponsor of arts, culture, sports and entertainment which have all fostered national development and cohesion while major talents in music and sports have been projected to the global stage under the instrumentality of the company’s magnanimity.
Packaged by Olayinka Agboola
