{
  "id": 17811848,
  "title": "ESDIAC Launches Mobile Platform, Offers Lower International Call Rates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/esdiac-launches-mobile-platform-offers-lower-international-call-rates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:44:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/02/esdiac-launches-mobile-platform-offers-lower-international-call-rates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A technology service provider, ESDIAC, has introduced a mobile platform aimed at reducing call rates and enhancing connectivity for Nigerians, both domestically and internationally. The Chief Executive Officer, Austin Ugbebor, explained that the platform integrates Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calling, electronic SIM (eSIM), mobile airtime, and data top-up services. This move seeks to alleviate the financial burden associated with expensive international calls faced by Nigerians.\n\nESDIAC's platform is designed to simplify the process of making international calls to countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, the US, Germany, and Australia, with rates as low as N13. It also offers VoIP technology, enabling subscribers to call individuals without the ESDIAC application or internet connection, and to call traditional telephone numbers directly. The eSIM service allows travelers to access connectivity in supported destinations without purchasing a physical SIM card.\n\nUgbebor emphasized the company's commitment to offering affordable services and improving call quality by addressing connectivity issues related to internet-based communication platforms. He assured subscribers that the company respects their money by avoiding hidden charges and ensuring that unused balances remain available. In case of discrepancies, subscribers can contact customer service for investigation, and refunds will be provided if necessary.\n\nThe platform operates under the regulatory oversight of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. Despite potential tariff changes due to regulatory directives, Ugbebor emphasized the company's adherence to applicable regulations. The company's Legal Adviser, Mr. Aja Nwaani, highlighted the protection of subscribers' personal information as a top priority, stating that ESDIAC complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and applicable regulations.",
  "summary": "Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja A technology service provider ESDIAC has launched a mobile platform to give Nigerians lower call rates and connectivity both in calls and data with the promise",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}