GT& T takes cellular service to Kurupukari

Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT& T) has launched its cellular service at Kurupukari, Region Eight (Potaro/ Siparuni), bridging the telecommunications gap along this important southern corridor. The site, which has now come into operation, will provide vital telecommunication services for residents of Kurupukari, the Iwokrama Centre and its environs as well as passengers travelling along the Georgetown/ Lethem route, GT& T said in a release.
GT& T only six weeks ago turned on its Aranaputa Valley cell site, providing service to several North Rupununi communities.
“In this age of Information Communication Technology, we cannot afford to leave our communities behind that they suffer because of the lack of these essential communication services. These investments signal GT& T’s continued interest in its rural network expansion programme, which often does not net immediate returns but are undertaken with the community’s needs and interests in mind and GT& T’s corporate social commitment,” the company said.
“Over the next few months, Guyanese can look forward to continued expansion programmes aimed at strengthening GT& T’s infrastructure and providing quality and reliable telephony services.
“This investment has been applauded by key stakeholders who stand to benefit from the much needed telecommunications services that will ultimately result in enhanced living standards of residents in the service area,” the company added.
MMC Security Force Operations Director Silas Brummell said it is “a welcome service that will help reduce the cost of communication and of doing business generally for persons residing in this area and those transiting this very important North South corridor of Guyana. This tower now makes for a more seamless coverage of remote areas in our country.”
Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development, Resource Management and Training Director Dr Raquel Thomas-Caesar also endorsed the investment, saying “We are very excited about this new development as it will increase opportunities for development, especially our social and business development activities, including tourism. This technology will greatly improve our communication from the standpoint of health, security and safety.We applaud GT& T and wish the company great success in this latest venture.”