Abuja, Nigeria – MTN Nigeria Communications Plc don finally secure green light from Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to lease frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited – yes, the one wey we used to know as 9Mobile. Wetin dem dey plan? Na to strengthen dem network capacity and make sure say digital inclusion dey waka jolly for every corner of Naija.
The agreement go take effect from October 1, 2025, and e go cover 5 MHz frequency division duplex for 900 MHz band, plus 15 MHz FDD for the 1800 MHz band. Dis arrangement fit last for three whole years. Abeg, make we toast palm wine for that! 🍷
According to the telecom giant, this spectrum lease na critical part of their national roaming agreement with T2 Mobile. Wetin that mean be say as T2 customer base dey increase, MTN go fit handle plenty network traffic well with dem infrastructure. Na so collaboration go dey sweet! (And maybe some extra beer for the engineers, no be so?)
Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, come yarn say dis milestone dey align with their Ambition 2025 strategy — wahala we no fit ignore. Im talk say, “We dey muy excited with this milestone. E dey show our commitment to provide reliable, high-quality connectivity to our customers. By leveraging extra spectrum resources, we dey enhance network capacity without burning out pocket.”
Plus, Toriola come dey point fingers to dem recent agreements with T2 Mobile and the onboarding of Mobile Virtual Network Operators. Na big moves as e go help drive innovation and make sure say telecom market for Naija dey shine like new agbada on wedding day!
But e no be all rosy rosy, oh! MTN Nigeria come drop bombshell say dem no go renew their one-year spectrum lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Ltd. This one go expire by November 29, 2025. Dis agreement dey cover 5 MHz FDD in 900 MHz band and 10 MHz FDD in the 1800 MHz band across 17 states. Na serious gbege if dem no handle am well.
MTN come restate dem commitment to dey invest in infrastructure and partnerships wey go support the delivery of innovative and high-quality telecommunications services across the country. Make everybody dey enjoy their calls and internet well well, no wahala!
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