Syniverse has signed an agreement to enable Cable & Wireless Seychelles to offer global LTE reach to both inbound and outbound roaming subscribers. With the deal, international visitors can enjoy 4G LTE on Africa’s first operator with LTE-Advanced network.
Mobile voice and data usage from international visitors are key sources of revenues for operators on the Seychelles islands. In 2015 alone, the number of tourists reached over 276,000, far exceeding the nation’s 95,000-plus citizens, according to the United Nations World Travel Organisation Tourism Barometer.
Syniverse said that its IPX Network Solution, along with its Diameter Signaling Service connects Cable & Wireless Seychelles to the world’s networks to make global LTE possible. The IPX Network Solution provides a carrier-grade connection to the company’s all-IP network, currently serving more than 2,300 LTE routes and LTE reach to more than 325 operators in nearly 130 countries, including direct and indirect connections.
Jack Maher, Roaming Marketing Manager, Cable & Wireless Seychelles
LTE is becoming a standard for service that people increasingly expect to access anytime, anywhere. With our location in one of the world’s top 10 fastest-growing countries for tourism, this seamless level of service is essential.
Nour Al Atassi, Regional Vice President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Syniverse
With LTE connections expected to reach 2.5 billion globally, as noted by the GSMA, we understand the imperative for Cable & Wireless to implement LTE flawlessly.
