December 26, 2024
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, MTN Nigeria, has renewed its spectrum lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Limited, NTEL, following approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.
The renewed agreement, effective May 1, 2025, includes a two-year extension for leasing NTEL’s 5 MHz FDD in the 900 MHz band and 10 MHz FDD in the 1800 MHz band, maintaining coverage across the same 19 states
This renewal extends a partnership that began in 2023 when MTN Nigeria first announced that the NCC had approved a spectrum lease agreement with NTEL.
The original agreement allowed MTN Nigeria to lease two essential spectrum: a 5 MHz Frequency Division Duplex, FDD, and a 10 MHz FDD, improving connectivity in 19 states across Nigeria.
With these spectrum, MTN Nigeria will greatly enhance the user experience for both 3G and 4G services, while also expanding network coverage and capacity.
While the renewal covers 19 states, for the remaining states, the NCC has approved a one-year lease expansion for these spectrums, effective January 1, 2025.
MTN Nigeria, in announcement, stated: ‘’Additionally, the NCC has approved a one-year lease expansion of the spectrums, covering the remaining 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), effective 1 January 2025.’’
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Meanwhile, CEO of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, had expressed his satisfaction with the recent renewal of the spectrum lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Limited, NTEL.
In a statement, he highlighted the significance of this agreement, noting that, “We are pleased with the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement with NTEL, which now includes coverages for all states, including the FCT.”
He emphasized that the lease would enable MTN Nigeria to enhance its 3G and 4G user experience by improving coverage and capacity through the utilization of the spectrums.
Tariola, stated that, “This positions us to capitalize on the growing demand for data and improve the delivery of services to our customers.”
