ESDIAC ​‌‌‍‍‍⁠‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‌⁠⁠​‍​‌​inaugurates mobile platform in Abuja to ease connectivity, international calls

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A Nigerian tech firm, ESDIAC, has inaugurated an all-in-one mobile platform designed to make international calls more affordable and improve connectivity for travellers, businesses and Nigerians both in the diaspora and at home.

The platform, unveiled at a media engagement on Friday in Abuja, integrates Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calling, electronic SIM (eSIM), mobile airtime and data top-up services.

Mr Austine Ugbebor, Chief Executive Officer of ESDIAC, said the platform was designed to address the challenges of expensive international calls and limited connectivity options, particularly for people travelling abroad.

“ESDIAC is an all-in-one solution, offering international and local calls, eSIM services and data packages through a single platform.

He said the service also allows users to retain their phone numbers when making calls, making it easier for recipients to identify callers.

The CEO added that the platform provided mobile airtime and data top-ups, while its eSIM service enabled travelers to access connectivity in supported destinations without necessarily purchasing a physical SIM card.

He further said that the company was committed to offering affordable services and improving the calling experience by addressing connectivity challenges associated with internet-based communication platforms.

“If you are right and there is an error, we promise to refund your money,” he said.

The CEO said ESDIAC operated under the regulatory requirements of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

He, however, noted that changes in telecommunications tariffs could sometimes result from regulatory directives, adding that operators were required to comply with applicable regulations.

Mr Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Office of the Vice-President, described the platform as a promising development for Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

Fasua said his experience with an expensive eSIM purchased during an international trip, which failed to provide connectivity across all his destinations, underscored the need for more reliable and affordable services.

He expressed hope that ESDIAC would provide better value to travellers through its services.

Mr Adoga Ibrahim, Government Liaison Officer for ESDIAC, said the company was bringing a fully developed Nigerian-owned product to the telecommunications market.

He commended the NCC for its cooperation and professionalism in granting the company the required operating license recently,while expressing confidence that ESDIAC would deliver quality services to Nigerians.

Mr Muhammed Sani, the company’s Human Resources representative, said ESDIAC was established to address the high cost of international calls and connectivity challenges confronting Nigerians.

Sani said the platform was particularly useful to travellers and Nigerians seeking to maintain affordable communication with family members and business associates abroad.

He added that the company’s business solution was also designed to support organisations requiring reliable communication services.

ESDIAC was registered in 2011, with first product inaugurated in 2016, with the company spending the intervening years developing its operational structures and securing regulatory and compliance arrangements ahead of its market entry.(NAN)

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