YAHCLICK CELEBRATES DIGITAL INCLUSION IN IRAQ DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
- In celebration of Ramadan, YahClick hosted an Iftarat the Social Welfare Orphanage in Erbil on May 27.
- YahClick also inaugurated the ‘Connectivity Hub’ at the orphanage.
- YahClick recently launched ‘unlimited data plans’ in the region for the first time this year. The new offering is part of YahClick’s efforts to continuously provide relevant satellite connectivity solutions that best meet the needs of its markets.
Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan 28 May 2019 – In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, YahClick, the satellite broadband service of the UAE-based global satellite operator Yahsat and its partner Hughes Network Systems, hosted an Iftar at the Social Welfare Orphanage in Erbil. To extend the benefits of reliable, high-speed connectivity to all sectors of the community, YahClick also launched the ‘Connectivity Hub’ at the orphanage, a computer lab equipped with laptops and powered by YahClick satellite broadband. To commemorate the soon approaching Eid Al Fitr, YahClick also provided Kiswat-Al-Eid in partnership with its service partner Delta Communications.
The initiative comes soon after YahClick launched unlimited data plans in the region, the result of itscommitment to provide robust and always relevant products and solutions through continuous monitoring and analysis of market dynamics and its evolving landscape. The plans are available to consumer and enterprise customers.
YahClick’s ability to offer relevant internet packages at affordable price points is a reflection of its pioneering adoption of the latest in Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology, local market expertise, and global technology IP leadership.Customers, in turn, end up benefiting from reliable and uninterrupted satellite connectivity at significantly lower CAPEX and OPEX.
“We are fortunate to work alongside like-minded partners who share our values and commitment in bridging the digital divide in Iraq. Our presence in Iraq alongside such partners allows us to continuously monitor market dynamics so that we deliver unparalleled customised solutions to our wide-ranging customer base,” said Hassan Al Breiki, YahClick official, at the event. “We are also delighted to be hosting this Iftar and to inaugurate the Connectivity Hub at the Social Welfare Orphanage” he added.
“Our partnership with YahClick, including this initiative at the Social Welfare Orphanage, is an important one. Together, we are bringing the benefits of digital inclusion to many unconnected communities of Iraq and across all segments of society,” added Mustafa A. Ahmed, Executive Director, Delta Communications.
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YahClick (powered By Hughes)
YahClick (powered by Hughes) provides commercial Ka-band satellite broadband solutions to unserved and underserved communities across the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia. YahClick (powered by Hughes) aims to unlock the socio-economic potential of the communities it serves by bringing the benefits of digital inclusion through its cost-effective and high-performance broadband solutions. Delivered through the latest generation of High Throughput Satellites (HTS), the service uses the efficiencies provided by the reusable ka-band satellite frequency and is powered by multi-spot beam technology to make satellite broadband affordable and dependable in areas where there is limited to no terrestrial infrastructure.
YahClick (powered by Hughes) is a Joint Venture by Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, and Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).
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