GTT has announced that major works are underway to install the latest generation of networking technologies and equipment to its broadband network.
These investments are expected to provide faster speeds, more capacity and enhanced network reliability, the company said in a public missive on Tuesday.
According to the local telecoms giant, it is partnering with General Datatech (GDT) – a leading systems integrator and tier 1 Cisco partner – to upgrade systems and architecture to a level consistent with the best practices of leading global service providers around the world.
“These investments will not only provide for faster and better services today, but will also allow GTT to easily manage aggressive traffic growth scenarios for many years to come.
“GDT is an award-winning technology integration partner with expertise in the delivery of enterprise network, collaboration, mobility and data centre technologies to service providers, large enterprises, and businesses of all sizes,” the company said.
GTT’s broadband network provides access to the Internet for more than 50,000 customers, including residential customers, businesses, healthcare providers, schools and government agencies across the country.
This system upgrade, coupled with GTT’s substantial undersea capacity, will facilitate a substantial improvement in broadband and data connectivity services through provision of faster speeds and more secure and reliable connections. These improvements will allow users of GTT services to experience all that the Internet offers today and the possibilities of the future.
GTT Head office
The project for upgrading the network is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2017. During this time, some customers may experience intermittent outages.
GTT deeply regrets any inconvenience experienced, and commits to making all efforts to minimise the outages during the business day and early evening.
These upgrades come on the heels of ongoing public bickering between GTT and its lone competitor, Digicel Guyana, over who is better able and capable of meeting the country’s telecommunications’ needs.
