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Airtel Nigeria Launch 5G Broadband Internet To Support The Pre-Existing 4G Broadband Network

Airtel's 5G internet coverage is currently operational in Nigeria.

Emeka Eni by Emeka Eni
June 19, 2023
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Airtel Africa has touched down in the continent’s commercial market, Nigeria with operational fifth-generation internet broadband that gives the telecom service provider a bolstered edge to compete with other telecom service providers selling the 5G network connectivity. This report denotes that Airtel Nigeria is enlisted among the major telecom service providers that currently have the 3.5GHz spectrum operational in the country to promote branded altered internet speed for fast web surfing which includes lower latency and buffering.

Airtel reported penetrating the country’s telecom landscape with Gen-Z favoured internet broadband spectrum the telecom juggernaut deployed strategically in Nigeria’s foremost market where commerce acknowledges innovative flirtations such as the Federal Capital Territory — Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Ogun State. Airtel Nigeria CEO, Femi Oshinlaja reported the news about his jurisdiction of the juggernaut telecom company that currently holds a market share of 27.01% per the amassed number of local subscribers that impact rivalry stance against other telecom companies in the country.

Airtel introduces its brand of 5G broadband connectivity in Nigeria after major counterpart telecom service providers have reportedly deployed the fifth generation internet broadband in the country backed by the inland telecom commission. Recall that the Nigerian Communication Commission hosted the 3.5GHz spectrum auction for telecom service providers to bid for the 5G license acquisition that ended up reserving two slots for MTNN and MAFAB Communications to lead Nigeria to 5G broadband adoption, deployment, and installation.

During the 3.5GHz spectrum auction session, Airtel Nigeria was the first telecom to back off on the auction while flagging an impressive amount biding for the NCC’s license for 5G network connectivity installation. While MTNN and MAFAB led 5G network connectivity in Nigeria the telecom agency reserved other slots for interested telecom service providers to join the 5G deployment campaign.

 

The NCC and Airtel Nigeria schemed to innovate its entire broadband operations which include the 2600MHz spectrum broadband connection the telecom juggernaut renewed its license along with the 3.5GHz license acquisition.

The 5G broadband internet launch in Nigeria by the juggernaut telecom service provider aims to refine its users’ experience by boosting its network capacity from 2600MHz spectrum broadband to the flagship 3.5GHz spectrum broadband that advances internet low latency and buffering. Airtel Nigeria users are expected to experience improved internet connectivity designed to commerce the telecom service provider’s profit that is dependent on the fast internet speed the 5G network is recognized for across the world’s digital landscape.

Without further ado, Airtel Africa eventually deployed the fifth generation internet broadband connection in selected Nigerian marketplace to promote the commercial aspect of the high-end broadband technology. Lest I forget to report that in the wake of 2023, the telecom service provider sought the 3.5GHz spectrum license from the NCC that resulted in the current 5G broadband launch in the country.

Airtel Nigeria acquired the 3.5GHz spectrum license with a $316.7 million 5G license fee commissioned by the local telecom agency which also covers the telecom service provider’s 4G broadband network license renewal. This announcement is related to the NCC’s analytic report about Airtel’s operations in the country which currently holds a market share of 27.01% which comprises of local subscribers and lesser than other telecom service providers market share.

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