Deployment Of 5G Nationwide Is 97% Ready – NCC

The Nigerian Communication (NCC) has said that the commission is 97% ready for the eventual deployment and implementation of the 5G network services in the country. Nigerian Communications Commission NCC

The NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta disclosed the commission’s readiness to launch the 5G services in the country during the annual African Tech Alliance Forum (AFRITECH) on Thursday, October 14, 2021, held in Lagos with the theme: “Embracing Changes and Digital Transformation in the New Normal.”
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Prof. Danbatta revealed that the NCC is working with operators to implement a number of initiatives to ensure network expansion, he also noted that this paradigm shift in communication has led to a significant increase in network connectivity requirements as a result of an unprecedented upsurge in internet traffic, occasioned by the use of a plethora of web applications.

5GDanbatta further announced that there is also a plan to auction spectrum in 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) band to operators for the deployment of 5G network in Nigeria.
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He said;

“Already, we are set for the auction of some spectrum slots in 3.5GHz band. The other day I was at the National assembly, I informed the senate that we were 95 percent ready for 5G. Today as we speak, I am delighted to tell you that we are already at 97 percent completion.
“Consistent with our mandate as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA-2003) and other guiding legislations, we have been working to ensure the penetration of broadband services in line with Federal Government’s targets, as contained in Nigerian National Broadband Plan (NNBP), 2020 to 2025.
“The Committee set up to auction the Spectrum has already developed an Information Memorandum (IM) which is already published for inputs and comments from all industry stakeholders. Prior to this, a 5G deployment plan was developed and we have since secured Federal Government’s approval.”

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