ECI Telecom recently launched services in Uganda in the hope of providing affordable services in the country. In an interview with East African Business Week, head of Middle and East Africa at ECI Telecom Itzhak Ronen, talked about the new initiatives that are being brought into the country.
The Israeli company hopes that Uganda will help spur more FDI into Africa, despite political difficulties.
“ECI has been the partner for growth to service providers worldwide, with over 300 active customers. We have been particularly successful in catering to the needs of operators in emerging economies, such as India, Africa and the former Soviet Union, as our solutions are cost-effective and future-proof, accommodating the rapid growth these economies experience,” said Ronen in the interview.
Although ECI had been in Uganda for a number of years, this new service launching will help push the company toward boosting service providers with the needs they desire to increase their competitive edge.
“Uganda will benefit from innovative technology and advanced services, as enabled by our platforms and solutions,” continued Ronen.
Ronen, however, would not give specifics on the amount of investment that the company is making in Uganda, but did hint that it would be substantial.
“ECI is bringing very attractive financing packages to the country to enable operators to build their network today but pay over time once the network is generating revenue (‘build as you grow’). Each such package is tailored to the need and capabilities of the operator. ECI’s highly professional financing department is meeting with each relevant operator to create the best fit solution,” he added.
Staff Reporter
