MTN acquires additional 800MHz spectrum

MTN Nigeria on Friday announced it has acquired additional 800MHz spectrum band from Intercellular Communications Limited.

“We are pleased to announce that MTN Nigeria has acquired additional 10MHz spectrum in the 800MHz band from Intercellular Nigeria Limited. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transaction and assigned the frequency to MTN Nigeria.

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“The acquisition will significantly improve customer experience, in line with our commitment to deliver excellent service quality to our subscribers”, the telecom said in a statement on Friday.

Commenting on the acquisition, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria said, “Through this acquisition, we will be better positioned to support the deepening of broadband penetration in the country. The added resources will also greatly impact our customers’ experience providing even better internet connectivity. It is our goal to keep finding ways to grant everyone access to a modern connected life.”