On May 27, 2023, FiberOne Broadband stood out at the Techpoint Lagos StartUp Expo, held at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, showcasing its role as a catalyst for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.
The event, a hub for innovation, drew thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. FiberOne’s cutting-edge connectivity solutions, including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology, empowered startups with speeds up to 500Mbps, enabling seamless operations, per TechCabal.
Fueling Startup Growth
Reliable internet is the backbone of Nigeria’s thriving startup scene, and FiberOne delivered with low-latency, high-speed broadband. Entrepreneurs at the expo praised FiberOne’s uninterrupted connectivity for supporting collaboration and innovation.
Startups like Cowrywise and ThePeer credited FiberOne’s services for transforming their operations, per FiberOne’s YouTube showcase. Kayode of MabyKay Productions said, “FiberOne’s internet is fantastic!” while ALT School’s Jerry lauded its quality, per the provided story.
Networking and Collaboration Hub
FiberOne’s booth became a networking hotspot, fostering connections among founders, investors, and industry experts. Startup leaders discussed how reliable internet optimizes business processes, from cloud storage to e-commerce, per fob.ng. These interactions strengthened Lagos’ tech ecosystem, aligning with Nigeria’s digital economy goals, as seen in the 2020 National Cybersecurity Policy, per a previous artifact.
Affordable Plans and Value-Added Products
FiberOne impressed attendees with customizable broadband plans, starting at N11,994 for residential users and N14,104 for businesses, offering unlimited data with no throttling, per TechCabal. Value-added products like battery packs and WiFi extenders addressed Nigeria’s power challenges, ensuring connectivity for startups’ data-intensive tasks, such as video conferencing and online learning. These solutions cater to Nigeria’s 33% broadband penetration rate in 2023, per NCC data.
Customer-Centric Approach
Positive testimonials underscored FiberOne’s commitment to exceptional service. Startups highlighted prompt issue resolution and 24/7 support, with FiberOne’s Chief Experience Officer, Adeyinka Isioye, emphasizing customer satisfaction in a June 2023 Nigeria Info FM interview, per fob.ng. This focus positions FiberOne as Nigeria’s leading FTTH provider, serving Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Ilorin, per 21st Century Chronicle.
Addressing Nigeria’s Digital Divide
FiberOne’s expo participation highlighted its mission to close Nigeria’s broadband gap, which costs $15 billion annually, per Yinka Isioye’s keynote at the 2023 Titans of Tech Conference. With 65 million Nigerians unconnected, FiberOne’s scalable solutions support fintech, edtech, and healthtech startups, driving economic growth amid challenges like forex scarcity, per a previous artifact.
Looking Ahead
FiberOne’s role at the expo, backed by partnerships with events like the 2023 Africa Technology Expo, signals its commitment to Nigeria’s digital future, per africatechnologyexpo.com. By offering affordable, high-speed connectivity, FiberOne empowers startups to compete globally, reinforcing Lagos’ status as Africa’s tech hub.
