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Connecting the Continent: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun

Connecting the Continent: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun

Update: 2024-09-30
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Episode 142 with Diseye Isoun who is a recognised authority in African broadband development, focusing on expanding internet access, connectivity, and stakeholder engagement across the continent. With extensive experience in the sector, he has a deep understanding of how broadband access drives technological innovation, economic development, education, and business growth.

Diseye has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape in Nigeria, playing a key role in the establishment of Galaxy Backbone, NITDA, and Nigcomsat—foundational entities within the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. He was responsible for drafting Galaxy Backbone’s mandate, introducing satellite connectivity to the government, and leading the marketing efforts for NigComSat-1.

Currently, through his company Content Oasis, Diseye focuses on extending connectivity solutions to underserved areas, bridging the digital divide and empowering communities.

What We Discuss With Diseye

  • The evolution of the broadband landscape in Africa over the past five years and the impact of major projects such as Google's Equiano.
  • Strategies to bridge the broadband access gap between urban cities and rural areas.
  • Actionable steps Africa can take to close the digital divide, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
  • Government policies that can promote better broadband penetration in underserved areas.
  • The role of local Internet Service Providers in bridging the digital divide.

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Connecting the Continent: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun

Connecting the Continent: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun