Roke Telkom to partner with Facebook Inc.

Roke Telkom, a provider of voice and data communications services, and Facebook Inc, a global social networking company, recently launched a new internet service program dubbed Roke Express Wi-Fi to take high-speed internet connections to millions of Ugandans at a lower cost.

Roger Sekaziga, the chief executive officer of Roke Telkom, thanked Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, for showing confidence in the Roke Telkom’s brand.

“We commit to ensure that through this partnership, millions of Ugandans gain access to affordable internet across the country,” he said.

Roke, according to Sekaziga, is now able to offer a more diversified set of services that include promotional offers, while charging for some, which will ultimately improve the company’s customer experiences and position Roke Telkom as a front runner in internet service provision.

“The Roke Express Wi-Fi is a more scalable service network that will enable us increase the number of access points to the internet, improve our deployment scale and enhance the efficiency to over 600 Rokespots,” Sekaziga added.

Sekaziga says the partnership offers Roke Telkom a good opportunity to understand the market better and tailor products best fit for its customers.