NITEL is a player in the Wide Area Network (WAN) market with a capability to provide connectivity to virtually any part of Malawi. This is achieved through the use of a number of industry standard technologies that include encryption and comprehensive IT Security Policy and Procedures guiding the management of Its infrastructure.
The company runs a hybrid high capacity backbone with redundancy between Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu, network comprising of;

• Fiber
• Integrated wireless broadband
• 4G/GPRS Access Networks

Through its integrated WAN infrastructure, the company offers Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and Internet services which are:

• Secure
• High speed
• Reliable
• Cost effective

NITEL VPN enhances office productivity through its reliable GPRS network which enables clients to access Corporate LAN from anywhere, over a secure VPN tunnel. This feature enables clients to easily access their work place LAN in the comfort of their homes, through their mobile phones and computer device.