HAIRDRESSERS, nail technicians, wholesalers, and other businesspersons in rural Jamaica have been ‘tickled blue’ with the introduction of high-speed Internet service in their communities by Flow Business.

The communications and entertainment provider recently rolled out its improved services and products to business operators in Spalding and May Pen in Clarendon as well as Linstead, St Catherine, through a series of exciting events.

Among the individuals enjoying the improved service so far is supervisor at Mas Ken Wholesale, Tashane Reid who uses the Internet to communicate with fellow employees and customers.

“It has been an awesome experience so far. The Internet service has been fast and consistent. It has been great being able to connect with our customers in real-time,” Reid said.

She is just one of the hundreds of business people in growth centres across the country benefiting from the company’s improved network.

Senior manager, partner channels at Flow Business, Dwayne Walters says the company has been focused on the build-out of its network in unserved and underserved areas in a bid to provide the best service and products islandwide.

He added that the company has been working with various stakeholders, including community members and government agencies, to ensure a seamless process.

“With this fibre build-out customers are able to get blazing-speed Internet so they can stay connected to their suppliers and take full advantage of the types of services required for businesses to strive and compete,” Walters shared.

Over the last 36 months Flow has invested more than US$300 million to expand its fibre optic network across the country, with an emphasis on rural areas.

Through the improved network, Flow Business has been able to offer rural entrepreneurs faster Internet speeds previously only experienced in urban areas.

“The micro, small and medium-sized business sector is the lifeblood of the economy and employs the most persons islandwide. We, therefore, remain committed to providing the right kinds of technology solutions and at the right price point to suit all our customers — regardless of where they are located,” Walters added.

Since the start of the year Flow has upgraded the Internet speeds available in rural communities across the country.

Under the Flow Business brand the company provides specialised technology solutions for entrepreneurs and business operators. In addition to Internet connectivity, these services include website development, e-commerce set-up, e-marketing, cloud storage, and cybersecurity.