K3 Telecom Inc. has launched its IPS operations in Liberia – making the country the first in Africa to benefit from its services. The company will provide internet television (Netflix), fix line phones and high speed internet on its broadband services in a single package branded as ‘Triple Play’.
The launch which was held at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia brought together Vice President Joseph Boakai (the launcher), the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioner of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Angelique Weeks, commissioners of the LTA, government officials and a host of dignitaries.
In remarks, Mme. Weeks thanked K3 Telecom Inc. for choosing to invest in Liberia. She recalled that ground works for the establishment of the K3 Telecom began in 2014, but was slowed down by the Ebola outbreak; however, the investors were not deterred by the outbreak, she said.
Weeks assured the K3 Telecom that though they won’t be given any preferential treatment, the LTA, according to her, would create a level plain field for the maximum utilization of opportunities in the sector to maximize their investment.
Cutting the ribbons for the official launch of the company, Vice President Joseph N. Boakai acknowledged the company’s determination to invest in Liberia and bringing about competition. He noted the competition in the sector would mean freedom for citizens to decide what they want based on their preference. He also thanked the K3 Telecom team for deciding to invest in Liberia, noting that the laws of Liberia under this government would remain friendly to investors.