Surfline Communications

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Surfline Communications Limited
Company type Private ownership
Industry Telecommunications
Founded2011;13 years ago (2011)
Headquarters Accra, Tema, Takoradi, Kasoa Ghana
Area served
Key people
John E. Taylor (Chairman) [1]
Products 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) Network and WiFi Network , broadband and fixed-line internet services, dedicated internet service, IT and network services
ServicesDedicated Internet Service (fibre and microwave radio), 4G LTE, Events & Conferences, Public WiFi, VPN, I.P Dedication, Outdoor Units and Broadcast Systems.
OwnerJohn E. Taylor
Website www.surflinegh.com

Surfline Communications Limited (commonly known as Surfline), is a Ghanaian internet service provider and WiFi network service company, [2] providing 4G LTE and WiFi services. [2]

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History

Surfline Communications Limited was established in 2011, and they received their license from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that same year. [3] The Surfline licenses terms ensured that Surfline must have provided 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Accra, Tema and Takoradi. [3] [4]

4G LTE and WiFi

Surfline has built a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. [3] [5] [6] [7] Surfline is the designated 4G LTE network and WiFi network provider in Ghana [3] [5] [6] [7]

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