Wednesday, November 10,2021 / 11:23 AM /  by MainOne / Header Image Credit: Ecographics

VIPNET is atelecommunications operator that provides connectivity services and technologyintegration solutions through the national broadband coverage

MainOne, West Africa's leading connectivity and datacentre solutions provider, has upgraded Ivorian ISP, VIPNET's capacity from155Mbps to 1Gbps. VIPNET is a telecommunications operator that providesconnectivity services and technology integration solutions through the nationalbroadband coverage. Over the years, VIPNET has positioned itself as one of themajor internet providers in Cote d'Ivoire and they are known as the ThirdInternet Access Provider and First Alternative Operators in Cote d'Ivoire.

VIPNET became MainOne's 1st local ISP partner in Coted'Ivoire. Following a successful year, a request was made to upgrade itscapacity provisioning as a result of MainOne's world-class connectivityservices and VIPNET business growth/expansion. 

Speaking on the decision to upgrade, Ahmed Cherif,CEO VIPNET said "Operational excellence is imperative for the growth of allcompanies. MainOne has ensured we achieve and maintain our commitment toproviding the best connectivity and technology services to the Ivorian marketwhich has enabled us to maintain our position as a major internet serviceprovider in Cote d'Ivoire. We value the relationship with MainOne and trustthat the upgrade will only lead to more successes and an enabled ICT ecosystemin the country".

Expressing similar sentiments, Etienne Kouadio Doh,Country Manager, MainOne explained "MainOne is happy to support VIPNET in itsefforts to meet its business objectives in Cote d'Ivoire. We remain stronglycommitted to providing innovative ICT infrastructure, solutions and servicesthat drive the growth of businesses and we continue to push for the growth anddevelopment of the digital economy in the francophone region".

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