- GDS offers internet access, MPLS, IPLC, colocation, and consulting services for operators and enterprises.
- The company tackles sector challenges including costly fibre deployment, rural access, and demand for reliable, low-latency networks.
Global Data Services expands internet and enterprise solutions
Headquartered in Niamey, Global Data Services (GDS Niger) has become a trusted telecom provider for enterprises, public bodies, and wholesale carriers. The company supplies dedicated connectivity, MPLS networks, and private leased circuits, alongside managed colocation and hosting. It also undertakes large-scale turnkey projects covering mobile and fixed network rollouts, tower sourcing, and OTN optimisation.
Its 24/7 support model and consultancy services extend to regulatory assistance across African markets. According to company sources, GDS teams bring experience in fibre construction, GSM, 3G and 4G, microwave links, and DWDM technologies. They oversee projects from design and installation through to testing and ongoing management.
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Global Data Services matters in Niger’s telecom market
Niger’s communications sector has long been marked by high costs and uneven coverage. Laying fibre across desert terrain is a slow and expensive process, and in many provincial areas connectivity remains patchy. The demand for low-latency services is, however, rising fast as schools, enterprises and public institutions turn to cloud tools and digital platforms.
Global Data Services (GDS) positions itself within this landscape as both a provider and a consultant. It delivers internet, MPLS and IPLC services, while its colocation facilities give organisations a more secure environment for hosting critical systems. Beyond that, GDS often supports regulators and operators by advising on licensing bids and rollout strategies. The company’s technical staff bring experience across multiple generations of mobile technology and fibre deployment, offering a bridge between local infrastructure gaps and international best practice. In a market where power instability and limited reach still hold back growth, GDS’s role is practical: keeping networks resilient and guiding institutions through complex projects. As Niger accelerates digital adoption, the value of this approach is likely to grow further.
