From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta has informed that the commission is on the verge of deploying the Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria.
He affirmed that spectrum licenses for the companies that will roll out services have been issued.
He spoke during the NCC day at the ongoin 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair.
According to him, the deployment will start from the State capitals and gradually extends to other areas.
He noted that it was important to state that, “unlike 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G, the 5G network will bring substantial network improvements, including higher connection speed, mobility and capacity as well as low-latency capabilities to communications services in Nigeria.
He said the commission was committed to continue to provide a level-playing ground for operators to thrive, promote investment and delivery of innovative services to individual consumers, SMEs and big business owners by ensuring enhanced consumer quality.
According to him: “In Nigeria, the number of active mobile subscriptions reached 195.4 million in December 2021. Internet subscribers exceeding 141 million and a broadband penetration of 40.88 per cent.
