Mission-critical communications provider Speedcast Government announced it is supporting a UN agency and an independent national electoral committee in Niger, Africa, in their mission to ensure no electoral fraud takes place.
In preparation of the upcoming national elections, Speedcast Government said it has been asked to provide satellite internet services, equipment, life-cycle operation, installation, maintenance and logistics support for eight regional electoral sites.
The project is divided in two phases and expected to be completed before legislative and presidential elections take place in 2020-2021.
“As part of the great efforts being taken to provide a transparent, fair and equitable election process in Niger, Speedcast Government is pleased to be able to support the UN’s mission in this endeavor and we look forward to future opportunities where our SATCOM expertise can add value,” said Brum Cerzosimo, senior director of global accounts.
Speedcast Government’s fully managed communication solutions are enabled by multi-access technology and a multiband, multi-orbit network of 80-plus satellites and a global ground support network that provides a local point of presence in over 40 countries.