Tigo Tanzania and Ericsson Launch 5G, Enhance Existing Network
Tigo Tanzania and Ericsson launch 5G in Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar and modernize the existing 4G network across the country.
5G: Current State of Rollout, Risks, Challenges and Regulatory Solutions
5G is expected to introduce new use-case applications, such as autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and virtual reality
A Quick Recap on How AI, Blockchain and 5G are Impacting the World Today
With all these technologies coming together, we’re on the cusp of a revolution in medicine, transportation, cybersecurity and more
FG Earned $547m from the Sale of 5G Spectrum – President Buhari
According to President Muhammadu Buhari, the sale of fifth-generation (5G) spectrum brought in approximately $547 million for the Federal Government. During the official opening of the National Shared Services Centre…
MTN Unleashes 5G for iPhone Users in Nigeria
Using a smartphone that is 5G-enabled is one way to connect to the 5G network. If your existing phone does not support 5G, you will need a new 5G phone…
[BREAKING] Airtel Emerges Sole Bidder for Second 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022, only two companies expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum…
Stakeholders Agree as NIGCOMSAT Plans to Launch Satellite
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) is in the advanced stage to launch NIGCOMSAT 2 satellite into space – a technology that will backhaul the 5G technology in Nigeria. NIGCOMSAT 2…
5G Spectrum: NCC Announces Publication of Final Information Memorandum
"The Commission requests that all stakeholders check public notices in the dailies and visit the website to study and review the final IM."
What’s More About 5G Technology?
The current generation of wireless technology has an average speed of around 100 Mbps (megabits per second), which is about 1/10th of what 5G offers: between 6 and 12 gigabits…
5G has 100 times more Connection Density Compared to 4G, says MTN CTO
"We acquired the 3.5 gigahertz spectrum as an option. In that option, we acquired 100 megahertz, a large part of that spectrum.
5G SPECTRUM: NCC to Auction Two More Slots on 3.5GHz Band
The Mock Action is billed for 16th December 2022 just as the Auction proper takes place three days later, on 19th December 2022.
MTN Nigeria and Ericsson Launch 5G Services
This landmark deal is the result of a fruitful collaboration spanning 21 years reaffirming a rich culture of partnerships between the two parties
BREAKING: MTN Kicks Off 5G Pilot in Nigeria
MTN has commenced 5G pilot in Nigeria and prepares for commercial launch in seven cities
Date for Commercial 5G Launch in Nigeria: What We Know
August 24, 2022 has been the date most Nigerians were expecting that 5G network would be launched, but is that the actually date fixed by the industry regulator - the…
NCC Granted us 5 Months Extension on 5G Rollout, says Mafab
TechEconomy understands that Mafab only has frequency licence and does not have operational licence and it needs to apply for a telecom operational licence to enable it roll out 5G…