SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 8, 2024 – netElastic, a pioneer in virtualized broadband solutions, is excited to announce that Vilcom Networks, a rapidly expanding broadband service provider in Kenya, has tripled its market share while bridging the digital divide by leveraging netElastic’s virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG) technology.

Vilcom Networks, founded with the mission to bring reliable internet access to unserved and underserved areas in Kenya, has grown from zero to over 20,000 customers in just a few years. This remarkable growth was fueled by their commitment to affordable, high-speed connectivity and the strategic adoption of netElastic’s scalable and flexible vBNG solution.

Key Benefits Vilcom Achieved:

• Scalable and Flexible Growth: netElastic’s software-based vBNG enabled Vilcom to scale efficiently, deploying three vBNGs in different locations to support their expanding customer base.
• Cost-Effective Licensing: netElastic’s pay-as-you-grow licensing model allowed Vilcom to avoid hefty upfront costs, adding licenses progressively as their customer base increased.
• Enhanced Network Management: Vilcom utilized netElastic’s Router Manager for detailed monitoring, enabling effective bandwidth management and future capacity planning.
• Seamless IPv6 Transition: The built-in Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) capabilities of netElastic’s vBNG allowed Vilcom to sign up thousands of new subscribers without needing continuous purchases of IPv4 addresses, facilitating a smooth transition to IPv6.

Agnes Limo, CEO of Vilcom, remarked, “netElastic vBNG was a game-changer for us. From our first deployment, we’ve experienced seamless growth and exceptional support from netElastic. Their flexibility and understanding of our needs have been invaluable.”

Rodgers Momanyi, Network Engineer at Vilcom, added, “The comprehensive features of netElastic’s vBNG, including routing stack and BGP capabilities, have allowed us to use it as a core router and for bandwidth management, greatly enhancing our network’s performance.”

Impact on the Community: Vilcom’s efforts, supported by netElastic’s technology, are making a profound impact on the community by improving connectivity and quality of life. “Meeting people who can now connect with their loved ones through reliable internet keeps us motivated,” shared Agnes.

Future Prospects: With a vision to reach one million customers, Vilcom plans to deploy additional netElastic vBNGs at the network edge, enhancing throughput and enabling low-latency applications. “netElastic has been with us from the beginning, and we look forward to continuing this partnership as we grow,” said Agnes.

About netElastic: netElastic is a leader in virtualized broadband innovation, offering scalable and cost-effective networking solutions to service providers worldwide. Their technology helps ISPs like Vilcom achieve rapid growth and improved service quality.

For more information about netElastic and to download the full case study, visit netElastic’s website.