All the guests present were able to experience the beauty and comfort that comes from a technology-led world.

At each point, the guests had a chance to experience various use cases that showcased how the speed of 5G can transform every aspect of life.

When you walked through the MTN plaza gates, you were welcomed by walls plastered with technology-style art, giving off a vibe of newness that raised your expectations of what was to come.

At the entrance, each guest had to scan a QR code which ensured access to the marquee and general environs of the MTN Plaza- all set to give a riveting 5G experience.

The event kicked off with an opening remark from the CEO of MTN Nigeria, Karl Olukotun Toriola, who spoke on the ways that 5G will revolutionise the way Nigerians live their lives and how 5G is real and safe.

Next on the lineup was Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC.

In his address, he congratulated MTN Nigeria for achieving this great feat and assured Nigerians that the launch of 5G will usher in economic growth.

Also, Adia Sowho, the Chief Marketing Officer, giving her remarks, highlighted the evolution of network technology from 2G to 5G.

She concluded her address with a speed test demonstration that gave a live exhibition of the difference between 4G and 5G. With 5G you can download at over one gigabyte per second! Talk about speed!!

During the event there were various attractions, starting with a 5G enabled robot that held trays from which guests could pick refreshments.

Guests could play video games like Fortnight and FIFA without any interruptions or internet buffering. They could also participate in a 5G-enabled Virtual Reality exhibition that allowed them to experience revolutionised virtual meetings.

Another use case was the Smart Home. Guests were able to experience what it would be like to control all devices and operations within their home at the touch of a button. They could control the cooling and heating systems, switch appliances and lights  on and off, open and close doors and windows and do much more than they could imagine.

While the welcome of 5G to the Nigerian ecosystem is exciting in itself, MTN had guests singing at the top of their lungs when Headies winner, Ayra Starr, performed her top hit Bloody Samaritan and her new single Rush. It was a truly celestial sight to behold.

5G will revolutionize the way we live and MTN Nigeria is the first technological organization to make it available to Nigerians.

To experience 5G, you can order MTN routers at the nearest MTN service centre or visit the MTN Nigeria website  to order 5G-enabled routers for home delivery.

This promises to be an exciting time for all Nigerians as we get to experience the endless and quite breathtaking possibilities that 5G technology enables.

5G enables incredible speeds and ensures low latency, which means you can stream your favourite shows or enjoy gaming without lag. You can download a full-length HD movie to your phone in seconds (even in crowded spaces).

5G is really powerful at connecting things everywhere and efficiently without buffering, with higher multi-Gbps maximum data speeds, ultra-low latency, increased reliability, massive network capacity, and increased availability.

With 5G, we could have endless possibilities like immersive virtual reality, smart homes, smart cities, smart farming, life-changing healthcare advancements, smart manufacturing, among others.

To enjoy 5G, MTN customers will need a 5G enabled and compatible device. However, MTN has made it easier for its subscribers to purchase the new 5G broadband router. The 5G broadband router is available for pre-order via the MTN website.

The service features super-fast internet; high speed and performance compared to 3G and 4G; capacity to accommodate more than 30 devices at a time; superior streaming, data downloads, and uploads, smooth browsing experience, a wide Wi-Fi connection range; and a massive 100GB data bonus on activation.

The MTN 5G broadband router is currently available in over 200 locations across seven states in Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri. 

In order not to miss out on what is a great deal, here are the five steps to pre-order MTN 5G Router:

Step 1: Go to the webpage and visit the MTN 5G portal. Enter www.mtn.ng/5g-router

Step 2: Search for 5G coverage zones to confirm if your location is covered

Step 3: Fill out the form containing contact address information

Step 4: Select the device type, colour, and quantity of your choice

Step 5: Proceed to pre-order

With these five simple steps, you could be among the first to enjoy a new world of endless possibilities with 5G.

Visit www.mtn.ng/5g-router to pre-order our 5G router now. #MTN5G”

That was the message TechEconomy read on MTN social media channels on Tuesday, August 23 2022, signaling that the mobile network operator has opened its portal for Nigerians to pre-order for 5G routers.

How to Pre-order for MTN 5G Router

1. Visit the portal here.
2. Search for 5G coverage areas (this is to ensure your location is among the first route for rollout)
3. Fill your details such as name, email, phone number, address
4. Select Device type, colour and quantity
5. You can leave additional message
6. Input the referral code (if any)

What benefits will get from using the 5G router?

With the router you will have;

• Access to super-fast browsing. ‘MTN Broadband 5G Router offers faster speed and performance than 3G & 4G’.
• Connecting multiple devices (up to 32) to the Router.
• Superior streaming, gaming, data download, and uploads. Online games and videos are faster, smoother, and more realistic.
• Wide Wi-Fi connection range.
• 100GB data bonus on activation.

This implies you could be among the first to enjoy a new world of endless possibilities with 5G.