Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

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Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

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Nigeria’s Communications Commission says growing data demand is outpacing network expansion, despite mobile broadband coverage reaching 90% of the population. The regulator called for long-term naira financing to support telecom infrastructure, noting that only 27% of Nigerians own smartphones.

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […] The post Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

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