ABOUT HOTSPOT NETWORK LIMITED

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Hotspot Network Ltd was founded in 2008 and obtained a co-location and Infrastructure Sharing License in 2012. Later an Internet Service Provider License from the NCC to provide Telecommunication Managed Services; Wireless and Mobile Solutions; Engineering Support Services; co-location and Infrastructure Sharing Services; and Microwave Solutions.

 

Hotspot Network Ltd brings together a portfolio of products and services in collaboration with a network of global partners making us a single point of contact for all your connectivity and telecommunications needs.

 

We have achieved meteoric growth to become Africa’s leading partner of choice, renowned for delivering innovative services and award-winning solutions to clients across the entire telecommunications value-chain. We have grown to become an integral player in Africa’s digital transformation journey, we have deployed many projects across diverse industry sectors and organizations; amassing a formidable wealth of experience in exceptional service delivery and excellent client satisfaction. Our global network of vendors and technology partners provides us with enterprise-level multi-sourcing opportunities rarely available to other indigenous companies. This strategic alliance presents us with the unique advantage of delivering robust solutions and in-depth technical expertise that consistently meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.

 

We are a one-stop shop for all networking, connectivity, and telecommunications needs. The shape of our brand icon consists of arcs arranged in a “network” fashion depicts the evolving nature of our business and represents how technology facilitates this evolution in a continuous cycle. The concept and significance of the circles form our brand shape represent Insight, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy, Safety, and Sustainability which are also the shared values that guide our corporate operations. Our corporate colors are a systematic progression from black to yellow, representing diversity and balance.

Corporate Social Responsibility

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.

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