Developed to meet the requirements of NGO units, YahClick Wi-Fi is a quick deployable Internet broadband solution that operates in remote locations.
IEC Telecom Group and Yahsat have unveiled their latest humanitarian mission?s satellite solution, YahClick Wi-Fi, at this year?s 15th edition of Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD).
Developed to meet the requirements of NGO units, YahClick Wi-Fi is a quick deployable Internet broadband solution that operates in remote locations. Powered by YahClick connectivity, BlueTown hardware and a suit of IEC value-added services, YahClick Wi-Fi provides humanitarian teams with a reliable and rapid deployable Wi-Fi solution that keeps them in touch with the rest of the world, regardless of their location.
46% of the world?s population in emerging markets lack access to internet services, and even those who do have access often do not adopt services, because of constraints arising from limited affordability and value.
Nearly nine out of 10 young individuals who live in Africa or Asia and the Pacific do not use the Internet (compared to 94% of young people in the developed countries and 67% in developing countries). According to UNHCR’s latest education report, 3.5 million refugee children lack access to education as well. Only 61% of refugee children attend primary school, compared with a global average of 91%. Innovation and availability of new solutions in this sector can accelerate Internet adoption and improve the quality of life for those people.
?A connected refugee camp can play a critical role in enabling humanitarian organizations to innovate effectively and to improve the quality of services provided. These organisations need to have reliable and readily available means of communication in order to stay connected with their teams regardless of their location,? commented Nabil Ben Soussia, Managing Director at IEC Telecom Group.
?YahClick Wi-Fi helps these organisations keep in touch with the rest of the world, empowering the front-line staff to help generate the right first response to tackle the emergency crises,? added Ben Soussia.
YahClick WiFi operates on KA band, offering a speed up to 16 Mbps with coverage across the Middle East and Africa. The installation of the system can take less than 24 hours with data distribution coverage of 250m from the base station. If required, coverage can also be extended to cover a larger distribution area. The system can also run 24/7 using solar panels or grip power with battery backup.
