Monrovia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) in collaboration with its partners under the Universal Acess Fund has completed the construction of the second Base Station in Gbarnga-Gbarquita, Bokomu District, Gbarpolu County. The Base Station which includes a telecommunication tower, a modern 7.3 meters satellite receiver and a 5kw solar module will power communication services that include voice and 4G mobile broadband data services to towns within eight miles radius of Gbargba-Gborketa and adjacent towns in Bokomu District. According to a release from the LTA, the towns to be affected have a population of over close to eight thousand people have received little or no service to mobile technology. “The installation and construction of the Base Station falls under pillar two of the Pro Poor Addenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) which has to do with economic and jobs for the people”, Lynch Monbo stated. The projects are part of the ITC for Development Program by the LTA and its partners.

Source: Front Page Africa March 10, 2020 07:07 UTC