MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, on Tuesday, announced that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transfer and assignment of the 10MHz frequency division duplex (FDD) in the 2.6GHz spectrum band from OpenSkys Services Limited to MTN Nigeria.
The company in a statement signed by its Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, said the effective date for the licence is 7 September 2023, and it is due for renewal on 16 April 2033.
It said the additional spectrum will enable MTN Nigeria to enhance network capacity and improve customer experience.
Commenting on the acquisition, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, said, “The acquisition of an additional 10MHz FDD in the 2.6GHz spectrum band is an important milestone in the execution of our Ambition 2025 strategy.”
This spectrum, he said, will enable MTN Nigeria to roll out its network capacity more efficiently and enhance sustainability priorities.
“Not only will it help to support the…
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