Tech MTN Begins 4G LTE Internet Services Trial In Nigeria

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.