Tag Archives: Fibre Optic Cables

Repairs and revenue losses from damaged fibre cables are estimated to have cost Nigeria’s telecom industry almost N27bn ($23m) in 2023, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg. MTN Nigeria, the biggest wireless operator in Africa’s most-populous nation, and Airtel Africa Plc bore the brunt of the costs, the documents show. …

The latest statistics from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that since the beginning of this year, the four telecoms service providers have recorded zero porting activities on their networks. Business Remarks gathered that this is the first time the industry will witness this ever since its introduction. Mobile …

As part of an effort to boost Nigerian economy through the deployment of ubiquitous broadband infrastructure and high speed internet connectivity, fibre optic cables roll out will expand to about 93,021km in coming years. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at a recent briefing with the new …

Despite controversies surrounding the adoption of 5G technology, recent discovery has further revealed that 5G mobile technology will bring climate dividend, as well as benefit green tech across Africa. According to the findings and cellular carrier O2, adoption of 5G will help save CO2 emissions and the environment in general. …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed plans to lay 120,00 kilometers of fibre optic cables across the country in the next four years. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta made this disclosure at this weekend during an …

…Refutes 5G Deployment Insinuations Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked the report that some ongoing digging/excavation activities and laying of fibre optic cables by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Lagos and in some other states are connected to 5G equipment deployments. NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta …