MTN Nigeria launches 5G service in Nigeria

Nigerian telecommunications operator, MTN, has officially launched its 5G service in the country targeting five cities in one month.

MTN made the announcement on its social media channels on Thursday.

According to MTN, the team is looking to roll out the 5G network majorly in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to also cover Port Harcourt, Enugu, and Kano within one month of the rollout.

MTN and Mafab Communications were granted a 3.5GHz spectrum licence last December.

In addition, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed receiving $273.6 million each for the 5G spectrum licence in February 2022 from both companies.

However, Mafab has five more months to prepare as the company is yet to secure an operating licence to roll out a 5G network.

“The wonder of 5G is coming! Be among the first Nigerians to experience this incredible technology. Visit www.mtn.ng/5g-router to pre-order our 5G router now,” MTN wrote on its social media handles.

With the new launch by MTN, Nigeria joins South Africa and Kenya as the three countries that have formally launched the 5G network in Africa.

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