GTT, WANSAT creating cellular backhaul Technology in Guyana

Through a collaborative effort from Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co Ltd (GTT) and the WANSAT a backhaul of cellular traffic was successfully placed from the Hinterland to Georgetown via an international satellite and fiber connection.
According GTT, cellular backhaul is the process of connecting remote cellular base stations (towers) to a mobile operator’s core network, allowing them to transmit voice and data traffic to and from mobile devices. This process was first implemented in the town of Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo where it was successfully activated, and the last of several remote base stations was successfully activated on March 7 further extending the reach and capabilities of this innovative cellular backhaul solution.
This backhaul process paves the way for increased efficiency in the operations of rural cell towers and reduces cost optimization and resource allocation for GTT, the company said. Chief Operations Officer of GTT Mobile, Randall Hewitt expressed the achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the WANSAT and GTT teams. “This milestone not only reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications solutions, but also positions us at the forefront of technological innovation in Guyana,” he stated. Hewitt then underscored that this continues to show that they are an operator that sticks to their word.
Meanwhile as the partnership between the two entities cause growth throughout Guyana, WANSAT in partnership with GTT, have provided reliable internet to the family home of West Indies Cricketer Shamar Joseph, miles into the Canje river in East Berbice. – Corentyne (Region Six). Andre Jones, Chief Executive Officer of WANSAT, stated, “At WANSAT, we pride ourselves in bringing innovative technologies and solutions to the Guyanese public.”
Whilst inciting the public on the leverages made in GTT’s vast telecom experience and WANSAT’s expertise in modern satellite communications technologies he expressed that this will enable them to provide cutting-edge solutions for the government of Guyana, enterprise customers, and residential customers in the remotest regions of the country. According to him, this will change the narrative for tens of thousands of persons in Guyana lacking access of high-quality, reliable broadband internet connections.