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ABOUT HOTSPOT NETWORK LIMITED
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VISION
The vision of Hotspot Network Limited is to become a global leader in delivering innovative telecommunications, networking, and digital solutions.
MISSION
Our mission is to lead Africa’s digital transformation through delivering innovative services, systems, and solutions to our clients; while providing responsible returns to our shareholders; and creating mutually beneficial relationships for our employees, vendors, and the communities where we do business.
CORE VALUES
Our activities and operations are underpinned by the shared values of Integrity, Innovation, and Synergy. These values form the core of everything we do.
INTEGRITY
Transparency . Ethics . Responsibility
We foster honesty and transparency in our business dealings. We adhere strictly to our organizational ethics and corporate policies. We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments.
INNOVATION
Insight . Excellence . Leadership
We believe there is always a better way to do things. Therefore, we embrace change, encourage continuous process improvement, and explore new possibilities to deliver quality products and excellent services. We strive to stay ahead in technology trends and take the lead in Africa’s digital transformation.
SYNERGY
Collaboration . Partnership . Performance
We believe a synergistic approach can produce more profound results. Therefore, we always operate as a team by leveraging the skills, knowledge, and experience of each other. We foster collaborations and forge partnerships to discover ways of improving performance.
Business Timeline
2012
Hotspot Secured Huawei Reseller Agreement
Hotspot Secured Managed Services & Vendor Partnership with ZTE. Completed projects worth above $2 Million
Secured NCC co-location & Infrastructure License
2013
Signed call-out contracts with Airtel & Etisalat
First sites rolled out
2014
Rolled out over 100 sites
Negotiated new contracts with select MNOs and ISPs
2015
Hotspot secured NCC Internet Service Provision License
Secured and executed contracts (above $4m) to provide BTS in unserved and under-served areas in Nigeria.
2016
Divested part of our Tower Assets to IHS in a multi-million-dollar investment
Started the process of setting up a tier 3 data center
2017
Signed partnership for the deployment of IBS/DAS solutions with Kathrein Africa
Groundbreaking of RCCG’s new 3x3km auditorium for the installation of IBS/DAS solutions
2018-2020
Signed call-out contracts with Airtel and Etisalat
Deployment of additional USPF BTS sites
Partnership with Huawei and MTN for the deployment of rural telephony (Rural star)
Partnership with REA for rural deployment of alternative energy
Signed MOU with ECREE to enable partnership in building 33MW of renewable energy systems in rural communities, across the West African solar corridor, which includes 19 member states
Deployment of DAS for MTN and Airtel
Signed Rural Telephony Agreement with MTN to roll out almost 2,000 sites
2021-2022
32 MTNN rural sites active and additional 50 towers standing, to be activated in April 2022: Ongoing plan to activate 500 sites in 2022
1 BSC, RNC, VSAT transmission circuit Installed at MTNN switch
Signed Rural Telephony Agreement with 9Mobile to roll out up to 750 villages: 15 rural sites active and plans to deploy additional 30 towers
1 BSC and satellite gateway installed at 9Mobile’s datacenter
A signed working partnership with National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to implement the National Adopted Village for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA)
Signed connectivity partnership with NITDA on National Adopted School for Smart Education (NASSE) – a project initiated by NITDA under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
Secured Technical Assistance Grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency for market assessment to attract funding from US-based institutions.
Successfully registered Hotspot Network Limited Liberia and signed Rural Telephony Agreement with MTN Liberia to roll out rural network
Successfully signed full collocation Master Lease Agreement with MTNN and Airtel Nigeria
Successfully signed term sheet with Airtel Nigeria on Rural Telephony Agreement.
Track Record, Award & Recognition
Hotspot Network Ltd continues to receive recognition for the work we do in achieving high performance. This is attributed to the working environment that empowers our people to thrive.
Our achievements have been recognized and rewarded by respected organizations around the globe. We proudly share this success with our employees as a testament to their hard work and dedication to always deliver their best.
In 2016, we were nominated for the best tower sale deal of the year by the Tower Exchange Group at their conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
We have also won an award along with a partner (World Telecom Labs) on our rural telephony development in Nigeria, as the “Most Innovative Telecoms Company of the Year 2016” at the Nigerian Communications Award.
Our Partners
Hotspot Network Limited forms key strategic partnerships with global and domestic providers of complementary services to aid in the speed and depth of penetration in its market segment. We have solidified strategic partnerships with:
Our Satisfied Clients
Our clients span the entire spectrum of the information and communications technology sector. We are passionate about consumers; our curiosity and consumer insights drive our growth.