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Gateway
Press Release
09/05/07
Gateway acquires GS Telecom in $37.5m transaction |
| Acquisition
to create the largest provider of pan-African network services to
a broad range of businesses and telecommunications operators in 37
countries >more |
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Fin24.co.za
09/05/07
UK Telco in $37.5m Africa deal |
| London
- UK-based Gateway Communications, an ambitious pan-African satellite
and telecoms company, >more |
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Financial
Times (Companies and Markets)
10/05/07
Gateway swoops to expand reach |
| Gateway
Communications has snapped up GS Telecom for $37.5m (£18.8m)
to increase it's customer base >more |
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| GS
Telecom Corporate Background |
| Gateway
has acquired GS Telecom, increasing its pan-African footprint, notably
in the rapidly growing Nigerian market. This $37.5m investment will
increase Gateways expertise in network services and management >more |
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Welcome!
In this “Special Edition” of Talking Drums
we have some particularly exciting news - Gateway
has acquired the leading provider of data connectivity services to corporate
customers and telecommunications operators across Africa - GS
Telecom. This
is a substantial acquisition for $37 million and is another milestone
in our continuing pan-African growth plan, justifying our claim to be
the number one pan-African connectivity solutions provider.
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| Mike
van den Bergh, Julian McIntyre, Steve Chapman and Peter Gbedemah celebrate
this landmark deal. |
Of
course there are many critical advantages to you our customers and partners,
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Closer support: With over
360 employees in 14 African countries, Gateway has an unparalleled team
- in both size and knowledge – ready to provide solutions and
support to your unique requirements right across the continent.
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Increased scale:
We own and operate the largest and most advanced pan-African network
with over 25 transponders of satellite capacity, high speed access to
the SAT-3 undersea cable and unparalleled network interconnectivity.
This means that we can provide you with the greatest quality and efficiency.
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Greater coverage: Our
combined network provides coverage to 37 African countries. This means
that we can deliver seamless, high quality services to virtually every
country in sub-Saharan Africa, providing you with one service provider
for the whole continent.
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A broader service range:
Our enlarged organization has the capability to offer end-to-end bespoke
solutions across a broad range of network applications. We will support
you from the first stages of any project through to total service management
and support.
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Increased investment:
In last 2 years alone, we have invested over $200 million in African
communications and we are committed to continued investment in our network,
services and employees. This provides you with the comfort that you’re
working with a substantial long term player.
With
customers in 37 African countries, managing 25 transponders of capacity
across the continent as well as multiple SAT-3 landing points, Gateway now
has Africa’s largest network in both size and expertise.
In
short, we are even more prepared to meet your unique requirements across
Africa and provide a perfect solution to support for your business needs.
Peter Gbedemah
Chief Executive Officer
Gateway Communications
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