Telecom introduces space-based network communication

Ghana Telecom has introduced the "Vsat" technology, a satellite-based network telecommunication. This will enable head offices of corporate bodies to have access to their various branches throughout Ghana, including areas that are not within the terrestrial links of the Ghana Telecom.

Mr. S.K. Ainsoh, General Manager (Product Development and Marketing) of the company, said this in a presentation on the new technology to some heads and representatives of financial institutions, hospitals, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the security services and other corporate bodies in Kumasi. He explained that "Vsat," has already been applied for corporate networking by Unilever and the Metropolitan and Allied Bank, while that for Standard Chartered Bank is being installed. Mr. Ainsoh said there are plans to ensure that all parts of the country have access to telephone in the next five years.