ALTON boss, Adebayo redefines 5G technology, lists uses
Chairman of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has given a clearer definition of 5G technology at the second Quarter Open Forum of the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) for the Year 2021 on Thursday,…
ALTON aligns with regulator on implementation of NIN-SIM Integration Rules
The lead industry body for telecoms, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for understanding by subscribers on the ongoing order by the government for the immediate integration of National Identity Number (NIN) supplied by NIMC and…
ALTON absolves members of poor nationwide telecoms networks
In light of the events of the last 24 hours, we, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), are compelled to issue this communique. ALTON regrets the reports of recent incidents of violence across the country. The wanton…
Soaring vandalism to deny targeted 70% broadband penetration—ATCON, ALTON
President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Engr Olusola Teniola has once again, warned that the nation’s fresh target of meeting 70% broadband penetration on the powers of the new National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 may fail if…
National Digital Economy Policy & Strategy underway—Minister
The Minister of Communications, Dr. Isa Pantami has raised the hopes of investors in the nation’s telecoms industry with the cheering news that the Ministry is on the verge of developing a National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, which will…
ALTON smokes out regulatory confusion in latest NITDA’s policy position
…Wants NCC to right the wrongs, rescue industry Leading stakeholders’ body for operators in the nation’s telecoms sector, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has identified what it referred to as regulatory irregularities coming from the National…
FG lacks political will to drive IT powered 4th Industrial Revolution—ALTON
President of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, has raised fresh alarm, warning that Nigeria may be left behind by others in the quest to fast-track the ongoing fourth industrial revolution. In his presentation…
Jumia report rules out rise in fixed broadband, sees mobile jumping by 2025
Latest revelation coming from Africa’s foremost online shopping website, Jumia has shown that not much may be achieved by Nigeria in years to come on areas of fibre optic cable driven last mile delivery in terms of broadband access. Rather,…
NCC to host maiden Telecom Leadership Summit in Lagos next week
In its renewed industry awareness programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set for the maiden edition of Nigerian Telecom Leadership Summit (NTLS 2019) which will hold at the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos…
NCAA gives NCC, MNOs 30-day ultimatum on masts’ Aviation Height Clearance
Chances of pulling down well over 8,000 telecommunication masts and towers are imminent should Main Network Operators (MNOs) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) fail to comply with the statutory Aviation Height Clearance (AHC) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…
