MTN Nigeria’s subsidiary, Visafone, has
commenced the test-run of its fourth
generation long term evolution (4G
LTE) internet technology service for
smartphone users.
MTN said in a statement on Thursday
that the roll-out of the 4G LTE services
would help provide superior high-speed
internet services in major cities to
empower Nigerians with the latest
mobile broadband technology.
MTN executive, Amina Oyagbola, said
the company was determined to deepen
broadband penetration in the country.
“Our recent license acquisition further
demonstrates our faith in the future of
Nigeria,” Mrs. Oyagbola said. “We
believe in supporting the positive
transformation of Nigeria and we have
demonstrated this belief through the
level of our investment since 2001,
which currently stands at
approximately $16 billion.”
General Manager, Consumer Marketing,
MTN Nigeria, Richard Iweanoge, said
the specifics of the test-run and
subsequent launch of the 4G LTE
technology would be launched with the
sole objective of providing Nigerians
with “the best, fastest and most
competitive ICT services for all
stakeholders”.
He said MTN Nigeria was pleased to set
the pace and breaking new boundaries
with the test run, which would be
available for now for only Visafone
customers, currently provisioned on the
800 MHz band.
“When we roll-out fully, especially with
our 2.6 GHz spectrum, the launch will
help to enhance customer experience
for our over 60 million subscribers,
while ensuring greater coverage, access,
affordability and ultimately a smart
lifestyle for everyone,” he said.
He said the 4G LTE roll-out was a
demonstration of the company’s
commitment to accelerate the
achievement of the country’s targeted
broadband penetration by 2018.
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