Rwanda: Liquid Telecom Shares Its Vision

Internet: forever a challenge in Rwanda. We have all been in that situation; switching from carrier to carrier, waiting in vain for our email to load. Apologizing to friends or colleagues for the 'slow network' is commonplace. Poor Internet connectivity does not just hamper our efforts to stream our favorite TV shows or browse photos on Facebook, it also has serious consequences in the workplace. With more systems and communications online, fast Internet has become a necessity in the office. Slow and spotty connectivity and high subscription prices take a toll on business.

Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Minister of Youth and ICT, explains that slow connectivity arises because "more than 90% of Internet users are on 2G and 3G" networks, connecting through USB modems or through hotspots. Additionally, "the home segment is still underserved, mainly through Wi-Max links which are usually shared by many users, resulting into slow speeds", says Nsengimana.

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