PowerNet

PowerNet, established in 1998 as Powertech Internet Division, has evolved into a pivotal telecommunications operator and Internet Service Provider (ISP) within Liberia. With a rich history of innovation, including being the first company to import and install VSAT terminals in the country, PowerNet is officially registered with the LTA as a licensed ISP, DTH operator, and network installer. The company's core mission centers on delivering cost-effective solutions and maximizing customer network capacity, ensuring clients derive the utmost value from their investment. PowerNet has built a formidable reputation as a trusted partner for both local and international organizations, encompassing a diverse client base from NGOs and embassies to corporations and government entities. Its comprehensive service portfolio spans seven distinct divisions: CCTV, VSAT, Fiber WISP, VOIP, IP PBX Solutions, Video Conferencing Solutions, and professional integration services.

The company's robust technical infrastructure forms the backbone of its advanced connectivity offerings. PowerNet operates its own Synchronous Transport Module-4 (STM-4) capacity, complemented by an STM-1 for crucial redundant capacity, ensuring high availability and reliability. This infrastructure is strategically connected through the Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), providing direct IP transit from global hubs including Spain, Sao Tome, and Accra, thereby leveraging international broadband backbones. Its Network Operations Center (NOC) benefits from a direct physical fiber connection via Csquare, enhanced by a redundant wireless point-to-point link. For its widespread Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) network, PowerNet utilizes high-power Mikrotik access points operating on the 5GHz frequency, facilitating both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint installations. These are strategically deployed across numerous telecommunication towers throughout Monrovia, all equipped with 24-hour power backup from generators and UPS systems. Furthermore, PowerNet offers dedicated Direct Fiber Internet solutions, including Leased Capacity products that deliver up to 100 Mbps for access sites and up to 1000 Mbps at tower locations, terminated at a 100 BaseT Electrical Port from the ODF, connecting customers directly to its fiber backbone.

PowerNet's solutions are meticulously designed to address critical connectivity and security challenges across various sectors. For enterprise clients, including banks and corporations, the provision of highly consistent internet with a confirmed 99.7% uptime is paramount for business continuity and operational efficiency. The company empowers organizations like NGOs and embassies with resilient VSAT and fiber connectivity, essential for critical communications in challenging environments. Educational and tech training facilities, such as ILab Liberia, rely on PowerNet for the region's fastest public internet, facilitating advanced learning and innovation. Beyond core internet, PowerNet integrates essential security and communication tools, offering comprehensive CCTV solutions, sophisticated access control systems, and modern IP telephony (VOIP) and IP PBX solutions. Its network management and security services, including VPN capabilities, enable clients to take full control of their networks, manage bandwidth, block sites, and assign user policies through access to tools like the Cacti Server, with options for boostable capacity to handle traffic spikes of 2 to 3 times the norm.

Operational excellence and unwavering customer support are hallmarks of PowerNet's service delivery. The consistency of its connections is rigorously maintained at a minimum of 99.7% uptime, supported by an innovative "X" shaped backup system for its WISP towers, ensuring automatic link shifting in case of equipment failure or tower breakdown. Its installations are graded "A" and approved by reputable bodies, including the ITU, reflecting a commitment to international standards. PowerNet is reinforced by the continuous support, expertise, and commitment of its global strategic partners, who are key players in the industry and have deployed extensive VSAT networks worldwide, contributing to PowerNet's own active base of over 85 VSAT sites. A dedicated 24/7 service center responds immediately to emergency calls, ensuring prompt aftermarket response for maintenance and repairs, backed by a well-stocked spare parts department with genuine components. The company's team of professional certified engineers and highly trained technicians, each with experience deploying over 50 VSAT and WLAN systems, possesses the knowledge and expertise to manage solutions from small WLAN setups to complex enterprise networks, employing the latest technology and high-end testing equipment while adhering to strict safety regulations and offering comprehensive warranties on all products.