- NCC approves expansion of spectrums to cover 17 states
- The initial partnership between MTN Nigeria and NTEL began in 2023
- NCC approves renewal of spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and NATCOM
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of a spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL).
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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the agreement covers NTEL’s 5MHz Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) in the 900MHz spectrum band and 10MHz FDD in the 1800MHz spectrum band across 19 states.
According to a notice filed by MTN’s company secretary, Uto Ukpanah, on the Nigeria Exchange Limited, the renewal will take effect from May 1, 2025, and will last for two years. This collaboration aims to improve MTN’s 4th generation (4G) and 3rd generation (3G) services, providing enhanced connectivity across Nigeria.
The initial partnership between MTN Nigeria and NTEL began in 2023 when the NCC first approved their spectrum lease agreement.
“Additionally, the NCC approved a one-year lease expansion of the spectrums to cover the remaining 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), effective January 1, 2025.
“This agreement covers the lease of NTEL’s 5MHz frequency division duplex in the 900MHz spectrum band and 10MHz FDD in the 1800MHz spectrum band, which spans 19 states. The renewal is for another two-year period, effective May 1, 2025,” the statement read.
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MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, said: “We are pleased with the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement with NTEL, which now includes coverage for all states, including the FCT.
“The lease enables us to enhance our 3G and 4G user experience as we improve coverage and capacity by utilising the spectrums. This positions us to capitalise on the growing demand for data and improve the delivery of services to our customers,” Ukpanah added.
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